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Wilmore

Kentucky · 5,999 residents · 4.977 sq mi
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Wilmore has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $164,000. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,999
+2%since 2000
from 5,905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,205 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,186 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.3
+14%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Wilmore
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,964
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,044
+69%since 2000
from $13,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.6%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 47.6% in 2000
50.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(5,142)
Black3%(180)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(247)
Asian3.2%(189)
Other4.2%(253)
Diversity Score32.9%(1,971)
Diversity Score
33
+155%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+38%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wilmore, Kentucky?

Wilmore, Kentucky has about 5,999 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wilmore, Kentucky?

The typical household in Wilmore, Kentucky earns about $65,964 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 $164,000, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Wilmore, Kentucky?

About 46.5% 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 9.3% of people in Wilmore, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wilmore, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Wilmore, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,784 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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

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