How long is the commute from Paris, TN?
Workers who live in Paris, TN take an average of 16.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.1% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
6.1% work from home.
8.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.5 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Households without a car
- 8.9%
How people in Paris get to work
| Means of transportation | Paris | Henry County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.1% (±5.4 points) | 82.2% | 75.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.2% (±3.5 points) | 5.9% | 8.4% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±1.3 points) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.7% (±2.5 points) | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.1% (±2.7 points) | 7.2% | 12.9% | 15.1% |
In Paris, the average commute is lower than in Henry County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (25.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Paris, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Henry County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Tennessee (0.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Henry County, Paris ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 397 of 402.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Paris
| Vehicles available | Paris | Henry County | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% (±3.0 points) | 5.6% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.3% (±6.2 points) | 32.3% | 30.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.9% (±5.3 points) | 36.9% | 38.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 18.0% (±4.0 points) | 25.1% | 25.9% | 21.9% |
In Paris, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Henry County (5.6%).
It is also higher than in Tennessee (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Paris
| Paris | Henry County | Tennessee | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.1% (±2.7 points) | 7.2% (±2.0 points) | 12.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% (±2.3 points) | 93.5% (±1.5 points) | 94.5% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 82.5% (±3.8 points) | 84.8% (±2.3 points) | 89.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Paris, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Henry County (84.8%).
It is also lower than in Tennessee (89.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Paris
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | — | 16.5 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Henry | 8.6 mi | 21.3 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
| Puryear | 10 mi | 20.0 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cottage Grove | 11 mi | 32.5 minutes (±18.3) | Not measurably different |
| Big Sandy | 13 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Hazel | 15 mi | 24.2 minutes (±5.4) | Higher |
| McKenzie | 15 mi | 20.2 minutes (±3.5) | Not measurably different |
| Gleason | 18 mi | 28.9 minutes (±5.5) | Higher |
| Hollow Rock | 18 mi | 23.3 minutes (±6.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Henry, TN (21.3 minutes), Big Sandy, TN (28.3 minutes), Hazel, KY (24.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Henry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottage Grove | 32.5 minutes (±18.3) |
| 2 | Henry | 21.3 minutes (±3.5) |
| 3 | Puryear | 20.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 4 | Paris | 16.5 minutes (±1.9) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Paris
How long is the average commute in Paris?
Workers who live in Paris, TN take an average of 16.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Paris without a car?
8.9% of households in Paris have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Paris?
6.1% (±2.7 points) of workers who live in Paris worked from home, and 82.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paris city, Tennessee
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paris city, Tennessee
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paris city, Tennessee
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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