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An American people with a French name in a Spanish land sparked the start of an area with a strong economic base, diversified industry and a thriving population. Through the years, Paris, the county seat of Lamar County, has been a railhead, farming center and a military center. Today, the community stands strong with a diverse industrial base including manufacturing, agriculture, medical, educational, tourism, business, and retail activity.

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Paris is in Northeast Texas approximately 105 miles northeast of Dallas situated on the divide between the Red and Sulphur Rivers.

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Lamar County Courthouse in downtown Paris is 604.2 feet above sea level.

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Paris has a Council-City Manager form of government with seven council members including the mayor. Lamar County is governed by a county judge and four county commissioners.

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The population of Paris is 64.5% White, 21% Black or African American, 8.21% Hispanic or Latino, and 6.29% other.

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Of the population in the Paris secondary trade area, 49.80% is engaged in white-collar occupations, with 17.40% in professional occupations and another 10.40% in management, business and financial operations. Of which, 50.20% is engaged in blue-collar occupations with 11.20% in construction and maintenance and 18.10% in production and transportation.

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The Paris and Lamar County area has a very active Paris Board of Realtors. Contact President Lydia Fitzgerald at 903-495-1698 for more information. Paris has many quality building contractors offering professional service to meet a wide range of housing needs, from renovations to new construction. Several modern apartment complexes and a good selection of duplexes provide a choice for those interested in temporary housing. Six local banks, as well as a number of mortgage bankers are available for home financing. Several new residential subdivisions are currently being developed with utilities and paved streets in place and lots that are ready to build.

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U.S. 2020 census lists the population of Paris at 24,476 and Lamar County at 50,080.

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All seasons of the year are enjoyable in the Paris area with an average rainfall of 47 inches. Typical weather for Paris, Texas over the course of an average year is warm and humid. The temperature varies from an average low in January of 30 degrees to an average in July of 94 degrees, rarely below 22 or higher than 101 throughout the year. Paris has an occasional freezing rain and hail, and snowfall is rare.

Secondary Trade Demographic Profile Area Expand

The secondary trade area for Paris, Texas merchants is an approximate 50 to 60 mile radius, serving the Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma region. Several shopping centers are located throughout Paris, with Loop 286 around the city and major thoroughfares providing easy access to all retail areas.

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Most retailers desire a market with a heavy concentration of consumers between the ages of 25 and 44 years old. The secondary trade of Paris has 23.10 percent of their market between the ages of 25 and 44, and the median age is 37.80 years old.

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The average household income in the Paris secondary trade area is $48,575. Of these households, 37.10% have an average annual income at or above $50,000, and 68.10% are family households. State median: $42,000, Paris median: $35,000

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Paris, located only 38 miles from Interstate 30, is surrounded by a divided 4-lane, controlled access loop – Loop 286. Paris is the intersection of US Highways 82 and 271 and Texas Highways 19 and 24. Cox Field, located inside the Paris city limits, is the commercial airport that services the community. The lighted runway is 6,000 feet of asphalt with two crossways, 4,500 feet each. Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport is 114 miles and Dallas Love Field 112 miles from Paris. Paris is served by the Kiamichi Short Line Railroad Company with services linking to three major class one rail carriers.

Cox Field Municipal Airport

Cox Field Municipal Airport serves Lamar County and Northeast Texas as a business service. Cox Field is located five miles east of the central district of Paris, Texas. It sits on 1,600 acres adjacent to Hwy. 271. There are approximately 447 acres identified for industrial development, including access to 8,800 linear feet of taxiways and ramps. Utilities such as water, sewer and electricity are available at the airport.

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