Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Paris spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 16.24 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
The education level of Paris citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 17.24% of adults 25 and older in Paris have a college degree.
The per capita income in Paris in 2022 was $28,065, which is lower middle income relative to Illinois and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $112,260 for a family of four. However, Paris contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Paris home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Paris residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Paris include German, Irish, English, Swedish, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Paris is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
