Paris, KY Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 5/10

Housing 5/10

Affordability 6/10

Diversity 7/10

Safety 7/10

Amenities 8/10

Education 6/10

Commute 8.5/10

Paris, KY Crime Report

Crime in Paris summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Paris. Key points include:

There were 94 total crimes in Paris in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Paris is 934.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Paris is 129.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Paris is 805.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Paris is -55.90% below the national average.

94
Total Crimes

-55.90%
Below National Average

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Crime In Paris Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Paris / 100k People	Kentucky / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	94	934.7	1,563.0	2,119.2
Violent Crime	13	129.3	213.1	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	6.1	5.0
Robbery	1	9.9	35.1	61.0
Aggravated Assault	10	99.4	139.5	256.0
Property Crime	81	805.4	1,349.9	1,760.0
Burglary	17	169.0	193.6	229.0
Larceny	49	487.2	930.2	1,272.0
Car Theft	15	149.1	226.2	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Paris summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Paris. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:

The cost of living in Paris is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Paris is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Paris is $256,361.
The median income in Paris is $55,839.

89
Paris's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Paris Comparison Table

Living Expense	Paris	Kentucky	National Average
Overall	89	89	100
Services	97	100	100
Groceries	97	98	100
Health	75	68	100
Housing	94	98	100
Transportation	94	95	100
Utilities	97	96	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Paris, KY Weather

The average high in Paris is 65.7° and the average low is 44.2°.
There are 79.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.2 inches of precipitation each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

Stat	Paris
Average Annual High	65.7
Average Annual Low	44.2
Annual Precipitation Days	79.4
Average Annual Precipitation	46.2
Average Annual Snowfall	8.4

65.7°
Average High

79.4
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Paris, KY Photos

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Rankings & Articles For Paris

Rankings

Ranks #26 in Worst Places To Live In Kentucky

Rankings

Ranks #34 in Safest Places In Kentucky

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Ranks #41 in Cheapest Places To Live In Kentucky

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Paris Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Paris

The current population in Paris is 10,160. The population has increased 18.0% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	10,160	0.5%
2023	10,107	-0.4%
2022	10,143	-0.6%
2021	10,202	4.4%
2020	9,776	-0.4%
2019	9,817	-0.6%
2018	9,874	0.7%
2017	9,807	-0.3%
2016	9,836	0.1%
2015	9,831	0.9%
2014	9,746	2.4%
2013	9,516	2.3%
2012	9,298	8.1%
2011	8,598	-0.2%
2010	8,611	-

Race / Ethnicity in Paris

White 79.4% (8,067)

African American 8.6% (878)

American Indian 0.0% (0)

Asian 0.2% (19)

Hawaiian 0.0% (0)

Other 0.5% (48)

Two Or More 5.1% (519)

Hispanic 6.2% (629)

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Paris is:

79.4% White with 8,067 White residents.
8.6% African American with 878 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 19 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 48 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 519 Two Or More residents.
6.2% Hispanic with 629 Hispanic residents.

Race	Paris	KY	USA
White	79.4%	81.5%	57.4%
African American	8.6%	7.6%	11.9%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	0.2%	1.6%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.5%	0.3%	0.6%
Two Or More	5.1%	3.9%	4.3%
Hispanic	6.2%	5.0%	19.3%

Gender in Paris

Female 49.0% (4,975)

Male 51.0% (5,184)

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Paris is 49.0% female with 4,975 female residents.
Paris is 51.0% male with 5,184 male residents.

Gender	Paris	KY	USA
Female	49.0%	50.5%	50.5%
Male	51.0%	49.5%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Paris for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 8.0% (812)

9-12th Grade 7.0% (711)

High School / GED 33.0% (3,352)

Some College 22.0% (2,235)

Associate's Degree 6.0% (609)

Bachelor's Degree 12.0% (1,219)

Master's Degree 8.0% (812)

Professional Degree 3.0% (304)

Doctorate Degree 1.0% (101)

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8.0% of adults in Paris completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Paris completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Paris completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Paris completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Paris completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Paris completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Paris completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Paris completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Paris completed doctorate degree.

Education	Paris	KY	USA
< 9th Grade	8.0%	4.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	7.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	33.0%	33.0%	26.0%
Some College	22.0%	20.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	6.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	12.0%	16.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	3.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Paris, Kentucky

Less than $10,000 10.2% (103,483)

$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% (62,139)

$15,000 to $24,999 9.4% (95,410)

$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% (89,294)

$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% (121,342)

$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% (155,592)

$75,000 to $99,999 12.6% (128,437)

$100,000 to $149,999 16.1% (163,421)

$150,000 to $199,999 5.0% (50,640)

$200,000 or more 4.6% (46,237)

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10.2% of households in Paris earn Less than $10,000.
6.1% of households in Paris earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Paris earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.8% of households in Paris earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Paris earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Paris earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Paris earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.1% of households in Paris earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.0% of households in Paris earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.6% of households in Paris earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Paris	KY	USA
Less than $10,000	10.2%	6.1%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.1%	5.2%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.4%	8.3%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	8.8%	8.3%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	11.9%	12.1%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	15.3%	17.1%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	12.6%	12.8%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	16.1%	15.9%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.0%	7.1%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	4.6%	7.2%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

Paris, KY
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