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Paris, Mississippi
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 Paris, Mississippi
Location in Mississippi
Paris, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Land | 1.22 sq mi (3.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 163 |
| • Density | 134.05/sq mi (51.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 662 |
| GNIS feature ID | 675445 |
Paris is a small community in Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. It's known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for official records, but it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city.
You can find Paris where two roads, Mississippi Highway 9W and Mississippi Highway 315, meet. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) east of Water Valley. In the 2020 Census, 163 people were counted living in Paris.
Who Lives in Paris?
This section tells us about the people who live in Paris. It uses information from the 2020 United States Census.
In 2020, the total population of Paris was 163 people. Most of the people living there were White. There were also smaller groups of Black or African American people and Native Americans. Some people identified as being of Mixed Race. A small number of people were also identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Schools in Paris
Students in Paris attend schools that are part of the Lafayette County School District. This district serves many communities in Lafayette County.
Famous People from Paris
- Theora Hamblett was a well-known artist from Mississippi. She was born right here in Paris.
