Paris CCD, Lamar County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Paris CCD, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Paris CCD, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Paris CCD, Texas. The estimated population of Paris CCD, Texas is 30,287 people, with a median age of 38.5.

We can look at the total population in Paris CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,287
-1.37% +0.19%
2020
30,709
+0.5%
-
2019
30,555
-0.23% -
2018
30,624
+1.31%
-
2017
30,229
- -

Population of Paris CCD, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
65.7%
68.9%
-4.64%
Black/African American
20.6%
17.6%
+17.05%
Native
1%
0.3%
+233.33%
Hispanic
7.8%
7.4%
+5.41%
Asian
1.2%
1.4%
-14.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
-100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.7%
4%
-7.50%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Paris CCD, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.5 -3.99% 36.7 -1.87% 41.6 -1.89%
2020 40.1 +1.26% 37.4 0% 42.4 +0.95%
2019 39.6 +0.51% 37.4 +0.54% 42 -0.47%
2018 39.4 -2.23% 37.2 -1.85% 42.2 -0.47%
2017 40.3 - 37.9 - 42.4 -

The median age of Paris CCD, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,838 +15.11% 1,908 -4.79% 2,119 1,807
10 to 19 1,979 +1.3% 2,072 -7.94% 1,983 1,906
20 to 29 1,863 +7.16% 1,992 +7% 1,988 2,134
30 to 39 1,615 +7.04% 1,804 +5.88% 1,721 1,911
40 to 49 1,679 -6.43% 2,136 -26.56% 1,568 1,611
50 to 59 1,766 +6.5% 2,105 +1.46% 1,877 2,109
60 to 69 1,512 -8.13% 1,700 +12.37% 1,382 1,909
70+ 1,645 +3.57% 2,615 -1.28% 1,697 2,565

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Paris CCD, Texas is $41,396.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Paris CCD.

  • Under 25
    $27,381.00
  • 25 to 44
    $54,690.00
  • 45 to 64
    $49,426.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,676.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Paris CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Paris CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Paris CCD, Texas is currently $54,920.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.39% of households in Paris CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Paris CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.08%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.62%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Paris CCD is $23,885.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Paris CCD by the total population of Paris CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Paris CCD, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Paris CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.52%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.69%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.90%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Paris CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Paris CCD over the age of 16 is 24,012.

Of those people, a total of 60.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Paris CCD is 57.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,540 36.10% 1.40%
20 to 24 years 1,812 85.10% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 2,310 81.40% 10.60%
30 to 34 years 1,863 84.50% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 3,490 85.90% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 3,483 82.20% 2.80%
55 to 59 years 1,961 60.30% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 1,601 58.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 3,205 22.20% 3.50%
75 years and over 2,747 6.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Paris CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 17,633 57.50% 3.20%
Black or African American 4,766 66.80% 5.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 240 33.30% 11.30%
Asian 301 83.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 18 61.10% 0.00%
Other 214 73.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 840 72.00% 7.30%
Hispanic or Latino 1,435 67.20% 4.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,624 57.20% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Paris CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Paris CCD is 13,870, with median earnings of $29,115.00.

Women in Paris CCD, Texas earning approximately 68.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,870 $29,115.00
Male 7,126 $36,868.00
Female 6,744 $25,116.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,109 $51,641.00
Business and Financial 484 $50,286.00
Computer and Mathematical 31 $72,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 279 $30,676.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $0.00
Community and Social Service 258 $53,000.00
Legal 110 $163,302.00
Educational and Library 827 $41,510.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 214 $22,227.00
Healthcare Practitioners 825 $53,324.00
Healthcare Support 1,033 $27,440.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $36,111.00
Law Enforcement 116 $38,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 680 $15,457.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 281 $14,306.00
Personal Care and Service 482 $28,910.00
Sales 1,588 $20,610.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,435 $25,959.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 84 $8,190.00
Construction and Extraction 782 $33,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 645 $51,250.00
Production 847 $35,284.00
Transportation and Material Moving 681 $33,618.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 716 $70,502.00 393 $27,131.00
Business and Financial 236 $58,750.00 248 $29,138.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00 29 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 279 $30,676.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 31 $0.00
Community and Social Service 92 $52,770.00 166 $53,472.00
Legal 110 $163,302.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 175 $47,264.00 652 $36,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 108 $27,368.00 106 $20,591.00
Healthcare Practitioners 197 $102,946.00 628 $38,818.00
Healthcare Support 97 $50,743.00 936 $26,613.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 100 $40,854.00 58 $34,583.00
Law Enforcement 116 $38,750.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 238 $16,543.00 442 $13,036.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 161 $25,133.00 120 $13,333.00
Personal Care and Service 167 $40,483.00 315 $21,283.00
Sales 669 $28,850.00 919 $15,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 262 $22,375.00 1,173 $26,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 84 $8,190.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 782 $33,333.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 645 $51,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 619 $37,673.00 228 $30,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 582 $44,306.00 99 $10,653.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,714 households in Paris CCD, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,649 families in Paris CCD with an average family size of 3.02 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,793 576 2,280 5,065
Average Household Size 3 3.22 3.35 1.14
Total Families 4,793 576 2,280 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.73 3.18 0

Poverty

Of the 7,649 families in Paris CCD, 15.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Paris CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,361 housing units in Paris CCD, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,714 88.53%
Vacant 1,647 11.47%

38.64% of the total 14,361 housing units in Paris CCD are rental units. This is approximately 5,549 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,910 are occupied by the owner - or 48.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Paris CCD is $771.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Paris CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    255
  • Less than $500
    839
  • $500 to $999
    3,377
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,135
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    117
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    31
  • $3,000 or more
    50

Property Value

The median value of a property in Paris CCD is $114,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Paris CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,149
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,832
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,297
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    978
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,165
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    358
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    95
  • $1,000,000 or more
    36

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Paris CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Paris CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    680
  • 1940 to 1949
    770
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,307
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,580
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,064
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,647
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,189
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,294
  • 2010 to 2013
    780
  • 2014 or later
    50

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Paris CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,226
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,095
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,364
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,029

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Paris CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Paris CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

17.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Paris CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    758
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,891
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,195
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,633
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    648
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    304
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    716
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    64
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    89
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    284
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    351
  • 90 or more minutes
    307

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Paris CCD, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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