Paris, Texas
Paris is a city in Lamar County, Texas, in East Texas, about 61 miles east of Sherman as the crow flies, with a population of about 25,037.
Lamar
County
25,037
Population
East Texas
Region
35.2 sq mi
Land Area
61 mi
straight line to Sherman
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Paris on Wikipedia
Paris City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Paris.
Major roads: Hwy 24 · Hwy 271 · NE Loop 286 · NW Loop 286 · SE Loop 286 · SW Loop 286 · State Hwy 19 · State Loop 286
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Paris from our research
What we've verified about Paris, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- The Red River Valley cotton and railroad town named for Paris, France, rebuilt after the catastrophic 1916 fire, and famous for its cowboy-hatted Eiffel Tower. Details →
- Dining
- 93 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery; 9 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 16 public schools within 12 miles, across 4 districts and charters, mainly Paris ISD, Chisum ISD and Prairiland ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- A deregulated electricity market on the Oncor grid where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet in Lamar County. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cooper Lake - Doctors Creek Unit (23 mi), Cooper Lake - Johns Creek Unit (26 mi), Cooper Lake - South Sulphur Unit (27 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Crook (4 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 1 licensed plumber, 1 licensed HVAC contractor and 17 licensed electricians serve Paris. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Paris, Texas
Lamar County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Paris in Lamar County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put Paris in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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