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Demographic Analysis of Paris, Texas: Racial Composition and Trends
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Demographics
DATA
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Paris, Texas, a city with approximately 28,168 residents as of 2022, presents a demographic landscape that has evolved over the past decade. The city is categorized as a "White Majority" community, with the white population consistently representing over 60% of the total. However, the city shows signs of gradual diversification, trending towards a "Moderate Diversity" classification.
Over the past decade, Paris has maintained its status as a "White Majority" community, but with a clear trend towards increased diversity. The white population has decreased from 68% in 2013 to 63% in 2022, while other racial groups have seen modest increases. The Hispanic population increased from 6% in 2013 to 10% in 2022. The Black population slightly increased from 20% in 2013 to 21% in 2021, settling at 20% in 2022. A small but consistent Asian population (1%) emerged, and the multi-racial category grew from 3% to 5%.
The median income in Paris has shown fluctuations over the past decade, with an overall upward trend. From $40,793 in 2013, it rose to $45,448 in 2021 before declining slightly to $42,461 in 2022. This represents a modest increase of about 4% over the decade. The economic trends appear to correlate with demographic shifts. The periods of higher income growth (2013-2015 and 2019-2021) coincide with increases in racial diversity. The slight economic downturn in 2022 occurs alongside a stabilization in demographic changes, particularly in the white and black populations.
The trends in Paris reflect broader national patterns of increasing diversity in small to mid-sized cities. The modest income growth is also consistent with national trends for similar-sized cities in the post-2008 recession era.
Based on the observed trends, Paris is likely to continue its gradual transition towards greater diversity. In the next 5-10 years, predictions include a potential shift from "White Majority" to "Moderate Diversity" as the white population approaches but remains above 50%, continued growth in the Hispanic and multi-racial populations, and a possible categorization as a "Transitional Community" if the rate of change accelerates.
Economically, if the correlation between increasing diversity and income growth continues, modest but steady increases in median income might be expected. However, this will depend on broader economic factors and local economic development efforts.
Paris, Texas, is undergoing a slow but steady demographic transformation that is likely to continue in the coming years. This gradual shift towards greater diversity, coupled with modest economic growth, suggests a community in transition, potentially leading to new economic and cultural dynamics in the near future.
