Paris, Kentucky
Paris: county seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States
About
Paris is a city located in the county of Bourbon in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,553 and a population density of 417 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,719 inhabitants.
The city was created 251 years ago in 1774.
Quick Facts about Paris
| Population | 9,719 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kentucky (United States) |
| County | Bourbon County |
| Different from | Paris |
| Postal code | 40361–40362 |
| Phone Area Codes | 859 |
| Area | 20.51 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.2098,-84.2530 |
| Named for | Paris |
| Altitude | 843 feet / 257 meters |
| Capital city | Paris is capital of Bourbon County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1775 (251 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 02:08:44 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 474 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 81℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Paris is located at 38°12'35"N 84°15'11"W (38.2098000, -84.2529900).
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Weather
81°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
6 mph SW
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A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Paris increased by 12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,553 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,840 | 13.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,845 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,808 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,832 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,868 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,854 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,831 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,836 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,671 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,719 | 0.49% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,116 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,221 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 9,564 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,218 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 16.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.9% |
| White only, percent : | 90.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 4.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 548 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
Paris zip code is 40361.
County name: Bourbon, County
fips: 21017
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $137,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,286 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $488 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $739 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,719 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.00 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 71.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,014 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 79,895 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 268,203 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 149,841 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $16,434 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,750 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,253 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 889 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 496 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 223 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 817 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 737 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,647.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.60 |
People born in Paris (28)
People born in Paris, including politician William Lee D. Ewing, politician Joseph Duncan, politician George Williams Cassidy, .
More notable people
- Jim Tucker (American basketball player) he was born in 11/12/1932
- Alvin Sims (American basketball player) he was born in 18/10/1974
- Marie Prescott (American stage actress) she was born in 01/01/1853
- John R. Baylor (Confederate States Army officer) he was born in 27/07/1822
- Anthony Thornton (American politician) he was born in 09/11/1814
- Bill Arnsparger (American football coach, college athletic director) he was born in 16/12/1926
- Bob Edmundson (American baseball player) he was born in 30/04/1879
- Francis Marion Walker (Confederate States Army Colonel) he was born in 12/11/1827
- James F. Lanagan (American football coach, baseball player and coach) he was born in 01/01/1879
- Monroe Sweeney (American baseball umpire) he was born in 29/12/1892
- Temple Ashbrook (sailor) he was born in 23/05/1896
- Theophilus Lyle Dickey (American judge) he was born in 12/10/1811
- William Patterson Alexander (American missionary) he was born in 25/07/1805
- John T. Croxton (Union Army General) he was born in 20/11/1836
- Adalin Wichman (American artist) she was born in 01/01/1922
- Margaret Ingels (mechanical engineer) she was born in 25/10/1892
- Harry Lancaster (American basketball and baseball coach) he was born in 01/01/1912
- Adrian Arnold (American politician) he was born in 27/04/1932
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Paris, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157021 | American National University-Lexington | Lexington (KY) | 40509 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Paris, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| CIN | Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave. | RAIL |
| CIG | Cincinnati, OH | 1005 Gilbert Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Paris.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Par Post Office | Paris (KY) | 40361 |
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- Paris, Tennessee city in Tennessee, United States with a population of 9,952 people.
- Paris, Illinois city in Illinois with a population of 8,144 people.
- Paris, Maine town in Maine, USA with a population of 5,162 people.
- Paris, New York town in New York with a population of 3,852 people.
- Paris, Arkansas city in Arkansas with a population of 3,370 people.
- Paris, Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio with a population of 1,733 people.
- Paris, Wisconsin town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 1,517 people.
- Paris, Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 1,170 people.
- Paris, Pennsylvania census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania with a population of 732 people.
- Paris, Idaho city in Idaho with a population of 521 people.
- Paris, Michigan township in Mecosta County, Michigan with a population of 440 people.
Other cities in Bourbon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bourbon County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Millersburg | 785 | City in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States |
| North Middletown | 650 | Human settlement in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Monterey | 136 | City in Kentucky, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Paris distances to largest Kentucky cities