Paris, Missouri

Paris, Missouri
City
The Monroe County Courthouse in Paris
Location in Monroe County and the state of Missouri
Coordinates:39°28′39″N92°0′14″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Monroe
Area
• Total	1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
• Land	1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	679 ft (207 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	1,161
• Density	919.24/sq mi (354.78/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6(Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5(CDT)
ZIP code	65275
Area code	660
FIPS code	29-56144
GNISfeature ID	2396142
Website	www.parismo.net

Parisis a city andcounty seatofMonroe County,Missouri,United States. The population was 1,161 at the2020 census.

History

Paris wasplattedin 1831, and named afterParis, Kentucky,the native home of one of the first settlers, Mrs. James C. Fox.James R. Abernathywas one of the first settlers in Paris in 1831.The town was laid out in 1831 by Abernathy, James C. Fox, Hightower F. Hackney, and E. W. McBride. In 1837, Paris contained seven stores and a number of families.On March 10, 1832, Abernathy and seven others organized the first Christian church in Paris. The church was built in a Gothic style of brick with four rooms at a cost of $11,000 (equivalent to $335,720 in 2023).

A post office called Paris has been in operation since 1841.

TheParis Male AcademyandUnion Covered Bridgeare listed on theNational Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Paris is in northeastern Missouri, in the center of Monroe County.U.S. Route 24bypasses the city on the northwest side, leading northeast 21 miles (34 km) toMonroe Cityand west 26 miles (42 km) toMoberly.US 24 Business passes through the center of town, partly along Main Street.Missouri Route 15passes through the center of Paris on Main Street, leading north 17 miles (27 km) toShelbinaand south 26 miles (42 km) to the city ofMexico.Missouri Route 154leads east from Paris 19 miles (31 km) toPerry.

According to theU.S. Census Bureau,Paris has a total area of 1.27 square miles (3.29 km²), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km²), or 0.63%, are water.The Middle Fork of theSalt Riverforms the northern border of the city; the river flows intoMark Twain Lake3 miles (5 km) to the east.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to theKöppen Climate Classificationsystem, Paris has ahumid subtropical climate,abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1870	895		—
1880	1,253		40.0%
1890	1,487		18.7%
1900	1,397		−6.1%
1910	1,474		5.5%
1920	1,431		−2.9%
1930	1,367		−4.5%
1940	1,473		7.8%
1950	1,407		−4.5%
1960	1,393		−1.0%
1970	1,442		3.5%
1980	1,598		10.8%
1990	1,486		−7.0%
2000	1,529		2.9%
2010	1,220		−20.2%
2020	1,161		−4.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of thecensusof 2010, there were 1,220 people, 528 households, and 309 families living in the city. Thepopulation densitywas 983.9 inhabitants per square mile (379.9/km²). There were 643 housing units at an average density of 518.5 per square mile (200.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7%White,4.9%African American,0.1%Native American,0.2%Asian,0.1% fromother races,and 1.0% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 528 households, of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% weremarried couplesliving together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.5% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.77.

The median age in the city was 47.4 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 28% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

2000 census

As of thecensusof 2000, there were 1,529 people, 603 households, and 364 families living in the city. The population density was 1,228.5 inhabitants per square mile (474.3/km²). There were 682 housing units at an average density of 548.0 per square mile (211.6/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.15%White,6.21%African American,0.92%Native American,0.07%Asian,and 0.65% from two or more races.HispanicorLatinoof any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 603 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% weremarried couplesliving together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 21.4% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,556, and the median income for a family was $36,917. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $18,580 for females. Theper capita incomefor the city was $14,980. About 5.8% of families and 10.4% of the population were below thepoverty line,including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in the city is administered by Paris R-II School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school, andParis High School.

Paris has apublic library,a branch of the Little Dixie Regional Libraries.

Notable people

• Armstead M. Alexander,U.S.congressman
• Thomas Curtright,professor of physics at theUniversity of Miami
• Glenn Jacobs,WWEprofessional wrestler known as "Kane"
• Mary Margaret McBride,radio pioneer; born near Paris

External links

• Official website
• Historic maps of Paris in theSanborn Maps of Missouri Collectionat theUniversity of Missouri