Demographics & People — Paris, Kentucky
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,107 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,300 |
| Median Age | 37.8 |
| Total Households | 4,108 |
| Family Households | 2,495 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2701 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,280 |
| Black or African American | 827 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 644 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,763 |
| Other groups | 2,022 |
| English | 1,402 |
| Irish | 994 |
| American | 882 |
| German | 863 |
| Italian | 582 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 458 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 375 |
| Dutch | 259 |
Language
| English Only | 9,000 |
| Spanish | 329 |
| Population 5+ | 9,395 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 341 |
| Population 18+ | 7,711 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Paris, Kentucky.