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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Paris

Kentucky · 9,183 residents · 7.947 sq mi
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Paris has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,872. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $76,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,183
+5%since 1990
from 8,730 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,156 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,099 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+9%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Paris
202410K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,872
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,522 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,645
+70%since 1990
from $9,804 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
55.8%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.6% in 1990
44.2% rent
2.5
−1%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(7,303)
Black15.9%(1,386)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(17)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score34.7%(3,031)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(7,633)
Black12.6%(1,155)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(241)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score33.8%(3,105)
34
−3%since 1990
from 35 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−15%since 1990
from 19.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Paris, Kentucky?

Paris, Kentucky has about 9,183 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Paris, Kentucky?

The typical household in Paris, Kentucky earns about $30,872 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 $76,800, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Paris, Kentucky?

About 10.4% 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 17.8% 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 453 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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