Paris is a city located 98 miles northeast of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex in Lamar County, Texas, in the United States. It is situated in East Texas, specifically Northeast Texas, at the western edge of the Piney Woods. Physiographically, these regions are part of the West Gulf Coastal Plain. In 1900, 9,358 people lived in Paris, Texas; in 1910, 11,269; in 1920, 15,040; and in 1940, 18,678. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 25,898. It is the county seat, business and employment center of Lamar County, Texas population of approximately 50,000. Paris apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Paris apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.