Editing Paris, Idaho

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| image_caption            = Stone Tabernacle (Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle), c. 1889
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| subdivision_name2        = [[Bear Lake County, Idaho|Bear Lake]]
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| population_total         = 541
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'''Paris''' is a city and [[county seat]] of [[Bear Lake County, Idaho|Bear Lake County]], [[Idaho]], United States. Located on the western side of the [[Bear River (Great Salt Lake)|Bear Lake Valley]], the city's population was 541 at the [[United States Census, 2020|2020 census]].<ref name=srcens10id>{{cite web|url=http://data.spokesman.com/census/2010/idaho/cities/paris-id/|publisher=Spokesman.com|title=2010 census: Idaho > Paris|access-date=December 3, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031052628/http://data.spokesman.com/census/2010/idaho/cities/paris-id/|archive-date=October 31, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Paris was settled on September 26, 1863, by [[Mormon pioneer|pioneer settlers]] of [[the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]].

Paris was settled by a group of dedicated [[Mormons]] led by [[Charles C Rich]]. During the early years, pioneers suffered difficulties with the harsh cold climate.

Paris is the location of the [[Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle]], a sandstone church designed by [[Joseph Don Carlos Young]] and built between 1884 and 1889. It seats around 1,400 people.

== History ==
Paris was founded by [[Mormon pioneers]], under the direction of [[Charles C. Rich]] on September 29, 1863.  The settlers believed the town to be located in Utah until a survey in 1872 showed that it was in Idaho.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}}

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|3.51|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which, {{convert|3.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|0.03|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-18|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>

Paris lies in a high valley of the [[Rocky Mountains]], at nearly {{convert|6000|ft|-1}} in [[elevation]].

===Climate===
According to the [[Köppen climate classification]], Paris has a warm-summer [[humid continental climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification]]: ''Dfb''). Due to the high elevation, cold winters, late springs and mild summers are the norm for Paris and the area. Most of the surrounding country is used for ranching.

{{Weather box
|location = Paris, Idaho, 1991–2020 simulated normals (5961 ft elevation)
|collapsed = yes
|single line = y
|Jan high C = -1.1
|Feb high C = 0.4
|Mar high C = 5.6
|Apr high C = 11.4
|May high C = 17.0
|Jun high C = 22.7
|Jul high C = 28.3
|Aug high C = 27.7
|Sep high C = 22.2
|Oct high C = 14.3
|Nov high C = 5.9
|Dec high C = -0.3
| Jan mean C  =-7.2
| Feb mean C  =-6.2
| Mar mean C  =-0.9
| Apr mean C  =4.4
| May mean C  =9.5
| Jun mean C  =14.3
| Jul mean C  =18.7
| Aug mean C  =18.0
| Sep mean C  =12.7
| Oct mean C  =6.2
| Nov mean C  =-0.5
| Dec mean C  =-6.1
|Jan low C = -13.3
|Feb low C = -12.8
|Mar low C = -7.4
|Apr low C = -2.5
|May low C = 2.0
|Jun low C = 5.8
|Jul low C = 9.1
|Aug low C = 8.3
|Sep low C = 3.2
|Oct low C = -1.9
|Nov low C = -6.8
|Dec low C = -11.9
| precipitation colour  =green
| Jan precipitation mm  =42.05
| Feb precipitation mm  =36.27
| Mar precipitation mm  =32.27
| Apr precipitation mm  =37.34
| May precipitation mm  =51.41
| Jun precipitation mm  =29.38
| Jul precipitation mm  =15.90
| Aug precipitation mm  =21.42
| Sep precipitation mm  =31.46
| Oct precipitation mm  =35.60
| Nov precipitation mm  =30.23
| Dec precipitation mm  =36.87
| Jan dew point C =-11.2
| Feb dew point C =-10.4
| Mar dew point C =-6.2
| Apr dew point C =-3.6
| May dew point C =0.4
| Jun dew point C =3.2
| Jul dew point C =5.2
| Aug dew point C =3.7
| Sep dew point C =0.5
| Oct dew point C =-3.1
| Nov dew point C =-6.5
| Dec dew point C =-10.1
|source 1 = Prism Climate Group<ref>{{cite web
  | url=https://prism.oregonstate.edu/explorer/
  | title=PRISM Climate Group at Oregon State University
  | publisher=Northwest Alliance for Computational Science & Engineering (NACSE), based at Oregon State University
  | access-date=March 13, 2023}}</ref>
  | date=March 13, 2023}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population|align=left
|1880= 611
|1890= 893
|1900= 906
|1910= 1038
|1930= 825
|1940= 932
|1950= 774
|1960= 746
|1970= 615
|1980= 707
|1990= 581
|2000= 576
|2010= 513
|2020= 541
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-12-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 513 people, 202 households, and 144 families living in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|147.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 299 housing units at an average density of {{convert|85.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.2% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.0% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 202 households, of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.4% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.7% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 40.2 years. 27.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 576 people, 218 households, and 168 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|165.2|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 292 housing units at an average density of {{convert|83.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 99.13% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.35% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.17% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.35% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.69% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $40,341, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $20,313 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $15,725. About 3.8% of families and 6.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 5.0% of those under age 18 and 11.9% of those age 65 or over.
[[File:LDS Seminary Paris Idaho.jpeg|thumbnail|[[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] [[Seminary]] in Paris]]

==Arts and culture==
The Paris July 4 Celebration is the big event of the year, a tradition that brings people from miles around. Starting off with the [[KVSI]] fun run (8.6 miles) from the KVSI radio station in Montpelier, and ending in Paris where the City of Paris chuck wagon breakfast is held at the finish line. The Bear Lake Pageant is held at the Paris Tabernacle, followed by a parade that runs through the city. The event concludes with a youth rodeo at the Paris rodeo grounds.

==Paleontology==
The rocks west of Paris produce [[fossils]] of different [[organism]]s. A well-known [[Paleontology|paleontological site]] is recognized from Paris Canyon, from where a diverse [[fauna]] was described and named in 2017, the [[Paris biota]].

==Infrastructure==
* [[Image:US 89.svg|25px]] - [[U.S. Route 89]], to [[Montpelier, Idaho|Montpelier]] (northeast) and [[Logan, Utah]] (southwest)

==Notable people==
* [[Arthur Shepherd]] (1880–1958), composer

==References==
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==External links==
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{{Bear Lake County, Idaho}}
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[[Category:Cities in Bear Lake County, Idaho]]
[[Category:Cities in Idaho]]
[[Category:County seats in Idaho]]
[[Category:Populated places established in 1863]]