Paris, TN is a small town located in Henry County, Tennessee. The population of the city as of 2019 was 10,156 people according to US Census Bureau data. Despite its size, Paris, TN has good public transportation options available for residents and visitors alike. The Henry County Transit System provides bus service within town limits and also connects the city to other communities in the area like Jackson and Martin. In addition to this, the West Tennessee Public Transportation Authority (WTPTA) serves Paris and other nearby counties with their intercity bus service which goes as far as Memphis. There is also a taxi cab service that operates in town providing another transportation option for locals. With these various forms of public transit available, getting around Paris is made easy for everyone!
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Paris takes 20.9 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Paris get to work:
- 87.3% drive their own car alone
- 4.8% carpool with others
- 2.6% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit