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Paris, KY


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Paris, Kentucky

Paris, Kentucky, in Bourbon county, is 19 miles NE of Lexington, Kentucky. The people of the city are in the Lexington metropolitan area. Paris has a population of 9,183.

The People and Families of Paris

In Paris, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paris had a median family income of $37,358.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Paris residents, with $17,025. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Paris Housing

In Paris, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Paris, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Paris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Paris Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Paris Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Paris Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Paris Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Paris, KY

Comparing Paris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population85
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Women46
Male Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size36
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use35
Working at Home35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime64
Low Violent Crime64

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