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Paris, Kentucky

Introduction to 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.

Paris History

The city of Paris was settled in the year 1775. Paris is Bourbon county’s county seat. It was first chartered in 1789 and was then known as Hopewell, Virginia. The name was changed to Paris in the year 1790. This was done as a gesture of appreciation of the assistance of France during the revolutionary war. Paris was first incorporated as a city in 1862.

Paris and nearby Attractions

  • Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
  • Boone Station State Historic Site
  • Fort Boonesboro State Park
  • Waveland State Historic Site
  • White Hall State Historic Site

Things To Do In Paris

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park and Fort Boonesborough State Park are the nearby parks where the visitors can enjoy various recreational activities. Tourists can visit several museums like Cynthiana - Harrison County Museum, Bluegrass Scenic Railroad and Museum, and Bluegrass Heritage Museum. Visitors can join the natives in celebrating the local festivals like the Blueberry Jubilee and Pancake Day, Bourbon County Fair, and Cane Ridge Day.

Paris Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International is the nearest international airport.

Paris Higher Education

University of Kentucky, Lexington Community College, and Eastern Kentucky University are the educational institution that offer higher educational facilities.

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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