Paris, Kenosha County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Paris, Wisconsin
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Location of the Town of Paris, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Kenosha |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.9 sq mi (93.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,397 |
| • Density | 42/sq mi (16.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-61175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583894 |
Paris is a small town located in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States. In 2020, about 1,397 people lived there. Inside the town of Paris, you'll also find smaller areas called Chapin and Paris.
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History of Paris
The first person to settle in Paris was Seth B. Myrick. He arrived on July 10, 1837, from a place called Paris, New York. Because he was the first, he got to name the new community. He decided to name it Paris, just like his old home.
A local church, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, celebrated its 150th birthday in 2009. This shows how long the community has been around.
Geography of Paris
The town of Paris covers a total area of about 93.1 square kilometers (or 35.9 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town's borders.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,473 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,504 | 2.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,397 | −7.1% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,473 people living in Paris. These people lived in 535 different homes. Most of these homes (434) were families.
About 32.7% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most families (68.8%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.75 people, and the average family had about 3.03 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 24.9% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
Famous People from Paris
- Dwight L. Burgess was a farmer and politician who lived in the town.
- C. Ernest Dewey was a businessman and politician. He was born on a farm in Paris.
See also
In Spanish: Paris (condado de Kenosha, Wisconsin) para niños
