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Kentucky · 10,130 residents (2025 est.) · 7.947 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,839. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $186,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,160
+11%since 2000
from 9,183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,278 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+4%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:10,130 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,839
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,872 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,645
+84%since 2000
from $16,645 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.3%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+3%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+34%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(7,633)
Black12.6%(1,155)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(241)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.8%(3,105)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(8,067)
Black8.6%(878)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(629)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other5.6%(567)
Diversity Score44.4%(4,510)
Diversity Score
44
+31%since 2000
from 34 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+49%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 62.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paris, Kentucky?

Paris, Kentucky has about 10,160 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paris, Kentucky?

The typical household in Paris, Kentucky earns about $55,839 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paris, Kentucky expensive?

In Paris, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $186,300, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Kentucky?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Paris, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paris, Kentucky?

About 16.9% of people in Paris, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paris, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Paris, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,430 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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