Paris is a city located 98 miles (158 km) northeast of Dallas in Lamar County, Texas situated in East Texas, specifically Northeast Texas, at the western edge of the Piney Woods. Physiographically, these regions are part of the West Gulf Coastal Plain. In 1900, 9,358 people lived in Paris, Texas; in 1910, 11,269; in 1920, 15,040; and in 1940, 18,678. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 25,898. It is the county seat of Lamar County, Texas.
FIPS code 55080
The city inspired the title of the movie Paris, Texas, although none of its scenes are actually set in Paris, Texas and no scenes were shot there.
Recognizing its connection to Paris, France, the city celebrates Bastille Day every July 14. It has been called the "Second Largest Paris in the World," and to this end even has a duplicate of the Eiffel Tower, which is now capped by a giant red cowboy hat. The current tower is at least the second Eiffel tower built in Paris. The first was constructed of wood, but was destroyed by a tornado.
It is governed by a city council as specified in the city's charter adopted in 1948. It has fewer than 100 police officers, and fewer than 100 fire fighters. It is not in an earthquake zone, as evidenced by its rating as a Risk Zone 1 which is the lowest rating in earthquake potential.
As of the census of 2000, there are 25,898 people, 10,570 households, and 6,711 families residing in the city. The population density is 233.9/km2 (605.7/mi2). There are 11,777 housing units at an average density of 106.4/km2 (275.5/mi2). The racial makeup of the city is 72.92% White, 22.26% African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.66% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.56% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 4.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,570 households out of which 29.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% are married couples living together, 17.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% are non-families. 32.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.35 and the average family size is 2.97.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $27,438, and the median income for a family is $34,916. Males have a median income of $29,378 versus $20,080 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,137. 20.6% of the population and 16.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 29.0% of those under the age of 18 and 15.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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