Paris, IL is a small town located in the state of Illinois. The population is 8,553 and the population density is 1,426 people per square mile. It is a great place to live for those looking for a slower pace of life. There are many businesses located in town such as Edgewood Corners which offers home furnishing and decor, or the local grocery store County Market. \nParis has numerous outdoor activities available year-round such as fishing at Levee Lake, camping at Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area, golfing at Fox Ridge Golf Course, and biking on the Kickapoo Rail Trail. Other organizations in Paris include First United Methodist Church and the Edgar County Historical Society which offer interesting activities to learn about local history. Lastly, sports fans can enjoy attending sporting events held by local high schools like Paris High School and their basketball games or football games.
The population in Paris is 8,553. There are 1,497 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Paris is 41.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Paris is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Paris
- 51.0% are married
- 16.2% are divorced
- 24.0% are married with children
- 24.6% have children, but are single
Race in Paris
- 97.9% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander