The Town FilesBourbon County, Kentucky
20,240 people. The median home is worth $229,300 (typical Kentucky town: $161,450) and the median household earns $61,354.
Towns in Bourbon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 10,171 | $186,300 | $55,839 | 37.8 |
| Millersburg | 747 | $97,300 | $41,685 | 53.1 |
| North Middletown | 610 | $117,700 | $48,000 | 39.9 |
People and housing
| Bourbon County | Typical Kentucky town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,300 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $822 | $837 |
| Median household income | $61,354 | $54,969 |
| Median age | 41.8 | 39.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 18.0% |
Jobs and pay
7,092 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,178 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 248 storm events in Bourbon County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bourbon County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| November 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4848: Remnants Of Hurricane Helene |
| April 10, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4702: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4497: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).