Paris
City in Bourbon County, Kentucky
Paris is a city in Bourbon County, Kentucky, with 10,171 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 843 ft (257 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Middletown, 9.7 miles SE.
- 10,171residents (2020 Census)
- 843 ftelevation · 257 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.6 km²
- 1,280 / sq mipopulation density
- 40361ZIP code
About Paris
Paris is a home rule–class city in Bourbon County, Kentucky, and the county seat. It lies 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Lexington on the Stoner Fork of the Licking River. It is part of the Lexington–Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2020, it had a population of 10,171.
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Living in Paris
- Median household income
- $55,839
- Median home value
- $186,300
- Median rent
- $832/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Paris had 10,171 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,171 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,280 per sq mi (494 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paris at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Bourbon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,171 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.95 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2002° N, 84.2727° W |
| ZIP code | 40361 |
| Official website | paris.ky.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2159196 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paris
- North Middletown9.7 mi SE
- Millersburg10.1 mi NE
- Cynthiana12.7 mi N
- Winchester14.4 mi S
- Georgetown14.8 mi W
- Lexington-Fayette14.9 mi SW
- Carlisle15.1 mi NE
- Sharpsburg18.9 mi E
- Sadieville19.7 mi NW
- Mount Sterling19.9 mi SE
- Stamping Ground22.7 mi W
- Midway22.8 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Paris
What county is Paris in?
Paris is in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Paris, KY?
10,171 people lived in Paris at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paris, KY?
The ZIP code of Paris is 40361.
What is the elevation of Paris?
843 feet (257 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paris?
North Middletown (9.7 mi), Millersburg (10.1 mi), Cynthiana (12.7 mi), Winchester (14.4 mi), Georgetown (14.8 mi).
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