COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Woodford County

Kentucky · 19,955 residents · 189.573 sq mi

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The short version

Woodford County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $32,858. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $74,100. Households here earn about 46% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.7

US median: 33.0

Average education

19% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 18%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

19,955

−14%vs 2000

vs 23,208 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

105 / sq mi

−14%vs 2000

vs 122 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.7

−9%vs 2000

vs 37.1 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202427K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$32,858

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $49,491 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$14,151

−38%vs 2000

vs $22,839 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.9%

+0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.3% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$74,100

−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $119,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$369

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $488 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

71.1%

−1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 72.4% in 2000

28.9% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−7%vs 2000

vs 2.4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic90.2%(20,944)

Black5.4%(1,256)

Hispanic / Latino3%(695)

Asian0.3%(67)

Other0%

Diversity Score20.5%(4,761)

1990

White, non-Hispanic93.3%(18,611)

Black6.4%(1,273)

Hispanic / Latino0.4%(83)

Asian0.1%(17)

Other0.3%(54)

Diversity Score16.7%(3,325)

Diversity Score

−19%vs 2000

vs 21 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.5%

−6.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 25.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

73.5%

−9.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

7.0%

−2.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.9% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.6 min

+43%vs 2000

vs 13.8 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$293,500+296%

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodford County, Kentucky?

Woodford County, Kentucky has about 19,955 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Woodford County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Woodford County, Kentucky earns about $32,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Woodford County, Kentucky expensive?

In Woodford County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $74,100, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Woodford County, Kentucky?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Woodford County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Woodford County, Kentucky?

About 7.9% of people in Woodford County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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8 census tracts

Census Tract 501.07 Census Tract 501.06 Census Tract 501.03 Census Tract 501.04 Census Tract 502 Census Tract 501.05 Census Tract 504 Census Tract 503

2 ZIP codes

ZIP 40383 ZIP 40347

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

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