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About Paris

Paris is located at (33.988863, -95.829293). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and 0.14% is covered by water. As of the census of 2000, there were 23,737 people residing in Paris and its three surrounding communities: Ben Franklin (5 miles), Big Sandy (6 miles) and Oak Grove (12 miles). The population density was 1123/mi² [434/km²]. There were 9,151 housing units at an average density of 459/mi² [178/km2]. The racial makeup was 62% White; 33% African American; 2% Native American; 1% Asian or Pacific Islander; 3 % from other races & 2 % Hispanic or Latino . Of all households 25%, 30%, 19%, 6%. 36 years old & younger made up 20%; 40-49 year olds made up 29%; 50-64 year olds made up 35%.