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Paris, MS
Census-designated place in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
Population
302
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
248
ZIP codes
0
Paris and its ZIP codes
Paris at a glance
- Paris is about 4 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lafayette County. PPP loans are for Paris.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,758
25,968 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,457
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$358M
FY 2026, $6,419 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Paris, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
454
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
160
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
58.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paris, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Paris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TulaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.8 |
| TaylorVillage | 9.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Water ValleyCity | 10 mi | 7 |
| OxfordCity | 13 mi | 26.6 |
| UniversityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BruceTown | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| ToccopolaTown | 15 mi | 8.5 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| PittsboroVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| ThaxtonTown | 18 mi | 10.4 |
| CoffeevilleTown | 19 mi | 2.1 |
| AbbevilleTown | 23 mi | 3.5 |
| Big CreekVillage | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| Calhoun CityTown | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| DermaTown | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| AlgomaTown | 24 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paris, MS in?
- Paris is in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Paris, MS?
- About 302 people live in Paris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paris?
- Nearby places include Tula (7 mi), Taylor (9.4 mi), Water Valley (10 mi), Oxford (13 mi), University (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023