Woodford County, Kentucky

KY · FIPS 21239 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 27,279 #1,568 / 3,222
51th
Median Household Income $83,788 +11.5% #456 / 3,222
86th
Median Age 42.2 years +8.5% #1,434 / 3,222
56th
Median Home Value $299,700 +6.3% #627 / 3,222
81th
Median Gross Rent $1,138 -2.1% #643 / 3,222
80th
Poverty Rate 10.5% -16.5% #904 / 3,222
72th

Demographics

Woodford County has a population of 27,279, making it the #1,568 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.2%
Native Born
6.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Woodford County is $83,788, ranking #456 out of 3,222 counties — 11.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.5% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.

Median Household Income
$83,788 +11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #456 of 3,222
86th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,877 +6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #486 of 3,222
85th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.5% −16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #904 of 3,222
72th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.5% −52.7% vs nat'l
Rank #456 of 3,222
86th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
40.7% +20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #260 of 3,222
92th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.5 min −4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,582 of 3,222
51th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Woodford County is $299,700 (+6.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,138/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.7%.

Median Home Value
$299,700 +6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #627 of 3,222
81th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,138 −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #643 of 3,222
80th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.7% +11.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,054 of 3,222
36th percentile
71.7% Homeownership

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Health

94.4% of residents in Woodford County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.

94.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.4% +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #865 of 3,222
73th percentile

About Woodford County, Kentucky

Woodford County, Kentucky has a total population of 27,279, making it the 1,568th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Woodford County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Woodford County is $83,788, which ranks #456 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.

The median home value in Woodford County is $299,700, 6.3% above the national median. Renters in Woodford County pay a median gross rent of $1,138 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Woodford County, 40.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 20.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.5 min.

Woodford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.8%).

All data for Woodford County, Kentucky comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.