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Paris, KY

Founded 1775Bourbon CountyElev. 257 m
Population
10,107
Median home
$182,100
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
9
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Paris

With about 10,107 residents, Paris is one of Kentucky's notable places. Paris was founded in 1775 and sits in Bourbon County. The median age is 37.9 and the median household income is $49,464. Homes carry a median value of $182,100, and about 57% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80.2%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,107
Median age
37.9
Median household income
$49,464
Per-capita income
$28,030
Poverty rate
16.8%
High-school grad or higher
85.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
23.3 min
Work from home
7.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80.2%
Hispanic or Latino6.4%
Black8.2%
Asian0.2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.2%
Sales & office26.2%
Service20.8%
Production, transportation & material moving15%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$182,100
Median gross rent
$728/mo
Owner-occupied
56.8%
Median year built
1979
Households
4,108
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Paris has 9 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading51%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Bourbon County High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Paris High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Bourbon County Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Paris Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Bourbon Central Elementary SchoolElementary
Cane Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary
Paris Elementary SchoolElementary
Bourbon County Preschool HeadstartGrades -1–-1
Paris Preschool CenterGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime33% below national
Paris260
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 51% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime30% below national
Paris1,368
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 34% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Paris Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Paris.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Bourbon County
Strong windRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
LightningRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Paris is in Bourbon County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Paris was founded in 1775 and sits in Bourbon County. Elevation ~257 m.

Map of Paris
Paris, KY
Where Paris is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownParis
Historic places

27 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bourbon County Confederate MonumentMcLeod Spring HouseRodgers, Thomas, HouseWidow McDowell HouseAllen-Alexander HouseEades TavernEscondidaParis Cemetery Gatehouse
Notable people from Paris
Jim KellyWilliam Lee D. EwingJoseph DuncanTemple AshbrookJohn R. BaylorJim TuckerFrancis Marion WalkerGeorge Williams CassidyAnthony ThorntonAlvin Sims
People searches in Paris
Michael Smith (2)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Winchester (14 mi)Lexington-Fayette (15 mi)Georgetown (15 mi)Nicholasville (27 mi)Versailles (27 mi)Frankfort (32 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Paris, KY (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Paris, Kentucky.

Brian Travis Jones, 53
Paris · Bourbon County · 40361
AKA Brian Jones, Travis Jones
Richard Gene Williams, 53
Paris · 40361

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Paris — frequently asked

What is the population of Paris, Kentucky?
Paris has a population of about 10,107, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Paris?
The median home value in Paris is $182,100, and the median gross rent is $728/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Paris safe? What is the crime rate?
Paris Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 260 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Paris face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bourbon County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, cold wave, hail.
How many schools are in Paris?
Paris has 9 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Paris?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Paris. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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