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Paris, KY

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Population
10,130
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
844 ft
Median Home Value
$186,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$832/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,839
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Paris in context.

OverallBest places in KentuckyPopulation rankingHighest population places in KentuckyNearest larger communityGeorgetown, Kentucky15 miles away · 40,883 residents.

About Paris

Paris is the county seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky, situated eighteen miles northeast of the city of Lexington along the Stoner Fork of the Licking River. Platted in 1786 by Lawrence Protzman on a tract of land, the city of approximately 10,160 is served by the Paris Independent and Bourbon County school districts.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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