Paris Lamar County, Texas
Paris: County seat of Lamar County, Texas, United States
About
Paris is a city located in the county of Lamar in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,171 and a population density of 254 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 24,847 inhabitants.
The city was created 176 years ago in 1844.
Geography
Paris is located at 33°39'39"N 95°33'20"W (33.6609400, -95.5555100).
Weather
Paris forecast: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph. more
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Official website of Paris
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Paris Quick Facts
| Population : | 24,847 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Lamar County |
| Different from : | Paris |
| Postal code : | 75460–75462 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 903 |
| Area : | 99.25 km2 |
| Named for : | Paris |
| Altitude : | 600 feet / 183 meters |
| Capital city : | Paris is capital of Lamar County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1845 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:04:40 (4th August 2021) |
| Density : | 250 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -1.3% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 88℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Paris decreased by 1.3% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2000 | 25,898 | - | |
| 2010 | 25,171 | -2.89% | census |
| 2011 | 25,213 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 25,056 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,725 | -1.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 24,839 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 24,780 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 24,799 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 24,777 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 24,818 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 24,847 | 0.12% | estimation process |
People born in Paris (49)
People born in Paris, including pastor John Osteen, composer Blake Neely, Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, 2001-2005 John P. Jumper, you can see a list of people who born in Paris.
- James O. Richardson (United States Navy admiral)
- Deon Minor (American sprinter)
- Richard Fullbright (American jazz musician)
- Eddie Robinson (American baseball player)
- Aaron Wallace (American football player)
- Al Robinson (American boxer)
- Barney White (American baseball player)
- Beverly Leech (American actress)
- Bob Prichard (Major League Baseball first baseman)
- Cas Haley (American musician)
- Charles Rufus Baxter (American physician)
- Dave Philley (American baseball player)
- Gary B.B. Coleman (American soul blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and record producer)
- Gene Stallings (American football player and coach, college athletics administrator)
- Gordon McLendon (American broadcaster)
- Jack Russell (American baseball player)
- Jack Wilson (American football halfback (1917-2001))
- James L. Kinsey (chemist)
Schools
College & universities near Paris
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227401 | Paris Junior College | Paris (TX) | 75460 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Paris
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
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- Paris, Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio
- Paris, Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States
- Paris, Kentucky county seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
- Paris, Illinois city in Illinois
- Paris, Maine town in Maine, USA
- Paris, New York town in New York
- Paris, Arkansas city in Arkansas
- Paris, Wisconsin town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States
- Paris, Missouri city in Missouri
- Paris, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania
- Paris, Idaho city in Idaho
- Paris, Michigan township in Mecosta County, Michigan
Other cities in Lamar County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Lamar County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | 12,988 | Suburb of Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas, United States |
| Reno | 3,346 | City in Lamar County, Texas, United States |
| Lone Star | 1,631 | |
| Blossom | 1,569 | City |
| Powderly | 1,178 | |
| Amherst | 660 | City in Texas, United States |
| Roxton | 639 | City in Lamar County, Texas, United States |
| Deport | 558 | City in Lamar County, Texas, United States |
| Sun Valley | 83 | City in Texas, United States |
| Toco | 76 | City in Lamar County, Texas, United States. |
Distance to Other Cities
Paris distances to largest Texas cities