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Wilmore

Kentucky · 3,686 residents · 4.977 sq mi
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Wilmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,807. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 2,219 residents. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $122,400. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,686
−38%since 2000
from 5,905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
23.5
−8%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Wilmore
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,807
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,931
+24%since 2000
from $13,602 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
57.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+8%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(5,526)
Black1.9%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(77)
Asian2.1%(122)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(761)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(3,310)
Black2.2%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(63)
Asian4.8%(176)
Other0.7%(25)
Diversity Score22.1%(816)
Diversity Score
22
+72%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
46.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
23.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmore, Kentucky?

Wilmore, Kentucky has about 3,686 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmore, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wilmore, Kentucky earns about $34,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wilmore, Kentucky expensive?

In Wilmore, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $122,400, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmore, Kentucky?

About 69.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wilmore, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wilmore, Kentucky?

About 20.6% of people in Wilmore, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmore, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmore, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 529 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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