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Woodford County

Kentucky · 26,871 residents · 189.573 sq mi
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Woodford County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,442. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $212,100. Households here earn about 27% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
26,871
+16%since 2000
from 23,208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+16%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K21K24K26K28K1990201020202024Woodford County
202427K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,442
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,491 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,847
+44%since 2000
from $22,839 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+32%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(22,361)
Black4.5%(1,211)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,013)
Asian0.6%(157)
Other2.8%(747)
Diversity Score34.8%(9,361)
Segregation Score33.6%(9,032)
Diversity Score
35
+70%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$293,500+38%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Woodford County, Kentucky?

Woodford County, Kentucky has about 26,871 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Woodford County, Kentucky earns about $66,442 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 $212,100, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Woodford County, Kentucky?

About 36.8% 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 10.3% of people in Woodford County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Woodford County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Woodford County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,916 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
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2 ZIP codes
ZIP 40383ZIP 40347
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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