Paris, Illinois
Paris: City in Illinois
About
Paris is a city located in the county of Edgar in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,837 and a population density of 560 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,144 inhabitants.
The city was created 199 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Paris
| Population : | 8,144 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Edgar County |
| Different from : | Paris |
| Postal code : | 61944 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 15.78 km2 |
| Altitude : | 725 feet / 221 meters |
| Capital city : | Paris is capital of Edgar County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1826 (199 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:46:25 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 516 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Paris is located at 39°36'40"N 87°41'46"W (39.6111500, -87.6961400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Paris
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Paris decreased by 8.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,837 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,801 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,690 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,592 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,528 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,469 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,471 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,414 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,394 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,292 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,144 | -1.82% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Paris
1 Twin Lakes Park
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2 L&A Family Farms
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3 Sunset Park
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4 Edgar County Historical
408 N Main St, Paris, IL 61944, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Dale Haymaker's Allis Chalmers Museum
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Where to Stay in Paris
1 Rodeway Inn
11639 IL-1, Paris, IL 61944, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Paris (24)
People born in Paris, including actress Barbara Stuart, real estate developer William Zeckendorf, actor Carl Switzer, .
List
- Thomas Benton Shoaff (American racing driver) he was born in 27/02/1897
- Bernie Shively (American football player and coach, college athletics administrator) he was born in 26/05/1902
- Bill Van Dyke (American professional baseball outfielder (1863–1933)) he was born in 15/12/1863
- Brett Eldredge (American singer) he was born in 23/03/1986
- Ernie Triplett (American racing driver) he was born in 01/01/1906
- Frank Trimble O'Hair (American politician) he was born in 12/03/1870
- Harold Switzer (film actor (1925-1967)) he was born in 16/01/1925
- James Carroll Robinson (American politician) he was born in 19/08/1823
- Jean Paige (American actress (1895-1990)) she was born in 03/07/1895
- Lee Sholem (American television and film director) he was born in 25/05/1913
- Richard P. Mills (American educator) he was born in 28/11/1944
- Rodney Watson (basketball coach) he was born in 18/07/1960
- Shorty Cantlon (American racing driver) he was born in 01/01/1904
- Tom Sunkel (American baseball player) he was born in 09/08/1912
- W. H. Lillard (American football player and coach (1881-1967)) he was born in 20/11/1881
- Jack Franklin (American baseball player) he was born in 20/10/1919
- Alfred M. Craig (American judge) he was born in 15/01/1832
- John W. Murphy (American politician, jurist and lawyer (1874-1947)) he was born in 01/01/1874
Schools in Paris
College & universities near Paris, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152381 | Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College | Saint Mary of the Woods (IN) | 47876-1099 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Paris, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVI | Danville, Illinois | 379 Lynch Road | BUS |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| CHM | Illinois Terminal | 45 East University Ave. | RAIL |
| CRF | Crawfordsville | Spring and Green Streets | RAIL |
| CRB | Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana | 1000 Smith Ave | BUS |
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- Paris , Texas county seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States with a population of 24,872 people.
- Paris , Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States with a population of 9,952 people.
- Paris , Kentucky county seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 9,719 people.
- Paris , Maine town in Maine, USA with a population of 5,162 people.
- Paris , New York town in New York with a population of 3,852 people.
- Paris , Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 3,370 people.
- Paris , Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio with a population of 1,733 people.
- Paris , Wisconsin town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,517 people.
- Paris , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 1,170 people.
- Paris , Pennsylvania census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania with a population of 732 people.
- Paris , Idaho city in Idaho with a population of 521 people.
- Paris , Michigan township in Mecosta County, Michigan with a population of 440 people.
Other cities in Edgar County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edgar County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris | 8,404 | Township in Fulton County, Illinois |
| Patton | 4,902 | Township of Illinois |
| Chrisman | 1,234 | City in Edgar County, Illinois, United States |
| Elbridge | 730 | Township in Edgar County, Illinois |
| Kansas | 707 | Village in Illinois |
| Edgar | 443 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Hume | 391 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Brocton | 288 | Human settlement in Edgar County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Vermilion | 200 | Human settlement in Edgar County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Isabel | 179 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Metcalf | 168 | Human settlement in Edgar County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Redmon | 157 | Human settlement in Edgar County, Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Paris distances to largest Illinois cities
