Skills Development Fund COVID-19 Response
The TWC has made adjustments to the application process for the Skills Development Fund as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Follow the links below for more info. Letter for COVID SDFDownload SDF Covid19 Special InitiativeDownload
TBIC and Team Texas
Texas provides a unique opportunity for international investors. Take a look at the presentations provided through a joint effort between the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council (TBIC, formerly the European American Investment Council) and Team Texas.
New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)
Business relocating to Paris can take advantage of the NMTC (a federal tax program) in order to greatly reduce their development costs. Click here to learn more.
Retail Sales Data
View retail data for different retail sectors in Paris and the surrounding region.
Demographic Information
View the demographic information for Paris and the surrounding region.
Consumer Expenditure Comparison
This document provides a range of average expenditures for goods and services within the region.
Business Summary
This section provides statistics on the types of businesses in the region, listed by their Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes.
Trade Area
Click this section to view a map of the trade area surrounding Paris.
Financial Incentives
PEDC offers a multitude of financial incentive options for your business. Follow the link to learn how the PEDC can make Paris the best location for your pursuits.
Healthcare
Our local hospital, Paris Regional Medical Center, is an excellent provider healthcare services for Lamar County and the surrounding areas. Click the link below for more information.
Commercial Air Service
Paris is host to Cox Field, and is less than two hours away from DFW for commercial flights. Follow the link for more information:
Rail Service
Paris is served by the Kiamichi Short Line Railroad Company. For more information, follow the link below.
Motor Freight Carriers
Paris is serviced by a wide variety of motor freight carriers. Follow the link for a list of carriers in the area.
Highways
Paris is strategically located at the heart of the region, with close highway access in nearly every direction. Click below to learn more.
Local Tax Rates
View the link below for information about local, state, and corporate franchise tax for Paris, Texas.
Wage Rates for Manufacturing Options
The wage rates in Paris and Lamar County are highly competitive. Click below to see the average wages for different manufacturing jobs in the area.
Labor Statistics
Paris and Lamar County are home to a highly-skilled industrial workforce that can meet the needs of your company. Follow the link below for more information.
Major Employers
Paris is the home for many major companies, such as Campbell Soup and Kimberly-Clark. Follow the link below to see a list of major employers who call Paris home.
Employment
Paris has experienced terrific growth in the last few years, and the labor pool is stronger than ever. Follow the link to learn more about employment statistics in Paris and Lamar County.
Area Populations
Paris is the center of a large trade area that extends into Oklahoma and in a large radius into Texas as well. Follow the link for more information about counties surrounding Paris.
Educational Attainment 25+ Population
Paris is home to Paris Junior College, which has a wide variety of programs to prepare students for the industrial workforce. Click the link below to see more information on the educational attainment levels of Paris’s population.
Housing Units
View the distribution of housing units between homeowners, renters, and vacant housing in Paris, Texas.
Households by Income
View the distribution of households by income in Paris, Texas.
Population by Age
View the population organized by age group in Paris, Texas.
Population by Race/Ethnicity
View the population of Paris by race and ethnicity.