Paris, Grant County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Paris, Wisconsin
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Location of Paris, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Grant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km2) |
| • Land | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 754 |
| • Density | 21.5/sq mi (8.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-61150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583893 |
Paris is a small town located in Grant County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 754 people lived there.
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About Paris, Wisconsin
Paris is a quiet town in the state of Wisconsin. It is part of Grant County. The town is known for its peaceful, rural setting.
How Big is Paris?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the total area of Paris is about 35.5 square miles (92.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 35.1 square miles (91.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.1 square kilometers), is water. This means a small part of the town's area is covered by water, like small lakes or rivers.
Who Lives in Paris?
The census in 2000 counted 754 people living in Paris. These people made up 264 households, and 210 of these were families.
Population Details
The town had about 21.5 people living in each square mile (8.3 people per square kilometer). There were also 278 houses or living spaces.
Most of the people living in Paris were White (99.73%). A very small number were African American (0.13%) or Asian (0.13%). About 0.27% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many households in Paris had children under 18 living with them (40.5%). Most families were married couples living together (69.3%). About 5.3% of households had a female head without a husband.
The average household had 2.84 people. The average family had 3.19 people.
The age of people in Paris varied:
- 29.0% were under 18 years old.
- 6.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 29.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 27.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 8.1% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Paris was 36 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 107.1 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 109.0 males.
Income in Paris
In 2000, the average income for a household in Paris was $41,111 per year. For families, the average income was $46,250 per year.
Males earned more on average, with a median income of $35,000. Females had a median income of $18,542. The average income per person in the town was $19,199.
About 7.1% of families and 10.9% of all people in Paris lived below the poverty line. This included 18.3% of those under 18 years old and 6.1% of those aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Paris (condado de Grant, Wisconsin) para niños
