Woodford County, KY Demographics
What is the population of Woodford County?
There are 28,232 residents in Woodford County, with a median age of 42. Of this, 47.91% are males and 52.09% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.25% of the resident pool in Woodford County, while non-US-born citizens account for 1.96%. Additionally, 4.79% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 24,940 people in Woodford County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 28,232 | 0.5% |
| Male Population | 13,527 | -0.1% |
| Female Population | 14,705 | 1.1% |
Male Population 47.91%
Female Population 52.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -2.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 26,326 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 553 | 18.9% |
| Not Citizen | 1,353 | 23.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.25%
Citizen not U.S. Born 1.96%
Not Citizen 4.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 68 | -19.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,199 | -17.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,141 | -12.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 691 | 73.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 24,940 | 1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 0.24%
Moved from Same County 4.28%
Moved from Same State 4.07%
Moved from Different State 2.46%
Same House as Last Year 88.95%
What are the employment statistics in Woodford County?
White-collar workers make up 76.97% of the working population in Woodford County, while blue-collar employees account for 23.03%. There are also 3,226 entrepreneurs in Woodford County (11.42% of the workforce); 17,582 workers employed in private companies (62.23%); and 5,036 people working in governmental institutions (17.82%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 21,746 | 98.4% |
| Blue Collar | 6,508 | 101.4% |
White Collar 76.97%
Blue Collar 23.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,226 | 86.3% |
| Private Companies | 17,582 | 102.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 5,036 | 96.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,410 | 96.4% |
Self Employees 11.42%
Private Companies 62.23%
Governmental Workers 17.82%
Not for Profit Companies 8.53%
How many households are there in Woodford County?
There are a total of 11,091 households in Woodford County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 70.18% of these Woodford County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 29.82%. Additionally, 29.86% of households have children and 70.14% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 11,091 | 2.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.0% |
| Family Households | 7,784 | -0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,307 | 11.0% |
Family Households 70.18%
Non-Family Households 29.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,312 | -3.0% |
| Households without Children | 7,779 | 4.8% |
Households with Children 29.86%
Households without Children 70.14%
What are the median and average incomes in Woodford County?
The average annual household income in Woodford County is $115,331, while the median household income sits at $82,249 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $82,790, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $125,026. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,968 and $69,826, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $115,331 | -1.0% |
| Median Household Income | $82,249 | -8.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,727 | 18.6% |
| People above Poverty Level | 24,735 | -1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Woodford County?
There are 11,951 housing units in Woodford County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1981. Of the 11,091 occupied housing units in Woodford County, 72.08% are owner-occupied, while 27.92% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 58.68% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $343,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,102 per month in Woodford County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,951 | 0.7% |
| Median Year Built | 1981 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,257 | -8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 308 | 84.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 851 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,041 | 16.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,663 | -11.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 2,219 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,021 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,599 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 965 | 8.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 27 | 58.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 11,091 | 2.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 7,994 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,097 | 2.7% |
Owner Occupied 72.08%
Renter Occupied 27.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,691 | -0.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,303 | 6.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $343,100 | 4.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $262,250 | -2.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,102 | 5.0% |
With Mortgage 58.68%
Without Mortgage 41.32%
What is the level of education in Woodford County?
Approximately 32.52% of the population in Woodford County holds a high school degree (that's 7,179 residents), while 18.6% have attained a college certificate (4,107 locals) and 22.18% have a bachelor's degree (4,898 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 630 | 2.4% |
| Some High School | 7,179 | -1.9% |
| Some College | 4,107 | -12.6% |
| Associate Degree | 1,536 | -5.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,898 | -2.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,728 | 9.4% |
No High School 2.85%
Some High School 32.52%
Some College 18.6%
Associate Degree 6.96%
Bachelor's Degree 22.18%
Graduate Degree 16.89%
What is the marital status of Woodford County residents?
A total of 5,987 people in Woodford County have never been married (which represents 25.49% of the total population), while 12,888 of them are wedded (54.87%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 335 (1.43%) and 2,893 (12.32%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,987 | 2.9% |
| Married | 12,888 | -2.1% |
| Separated | 335 | 29.3% |
| Widowed | 1,385 | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 2,893 | 2.5% |
Never Married 25.49%
Married 54.87%
Separated 1.43%
Widowed 5.9%
Divorced 12.32%
What are the most common means of transportation in Woodford County?
The top three means of transportation people in Woodford County use to get to work are: car, walking and ferryboat. A total of 11,952 residents commute by car, 231 prefer going to work by walking and 20 by ferryboat
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 11,952 | -2.2% |
| Ferryboat | 20 | -4.8% |
| TaxiCab | 8 | -11.1% |
| Walk | 231 | 10.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Woodford County by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.