City · Kentucky
Wilmore, Kentucky
Wilmore, city, in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Wilmore had 6,380 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,999 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,057 (±33). GEOID 2183550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,380
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,999 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,057 ±33
Median household income
$77,665
±$16,821 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$248,900
±$24,240 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$975
±$189 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Wilmore and what county is it in?
Wilmore is a city in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It covers 5.0 square miles of land, 1,205 residents per square mile in 2020.
Wilmore is in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Wilmore, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,380 people lived in Wilmore on July 1, 2025, up 6.1% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 5,999 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,057 (±33).
| Measure | Wilmore | Jessamine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,057 ±33 | 54,588 | −278 |
| Households | 1,767 ±198 | 19,913 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.81 ±0.31 | 2.67 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,908 ±232 | 21,198 | no clear change |
Wilmore's population since 2000
From 5,905 in 2000 to 6,380 in 2025: up 8.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Wilmore as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Wilmore?
The median resident of Wilmore is 29.2 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 13.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.6%. 5.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wilmore | Jessamine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.2 ±0.9 | 38.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±4.1 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.9% ±3.2 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±3.2 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.1% ±4.9 pts | 85.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±2.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±3.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±2.7 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±3.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±1.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±3.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±3.4 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.7% ±2.0 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 49.6% ±9.3 pts | 33.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 21.5% ±6.3 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.4% ±5.5 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wilmore earn?
Half of Wilmore's 1,767 households earn less than $77,665 a year (±$16,821), against $74,576 in Jessamine County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $62,349 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wilmore | Jessamine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,665 ±$16,821 | $74,576 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,270 ±$7,906 | $113,909 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,491 ±$2,729 | $41,505 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% ±5.3 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9% ±10.1 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.7% ±3.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.3% ±3.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8% ±3.7 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wilmore?
Owners occupy 50.7% of Wilmore's occupied homes and renters 49.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $248,900 by its owner (±$24,240). The median renter pays $975 a month including utilities, and 28.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wilmore | Jessamine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $248,900 ±$24,240 | $268,100 | +$38,697 |
| Median gross rent | $975 ±$189 | $1,124 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.8% ±9.8 pts | 33.4% | −18.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,497 ±$143 | $1,545 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.7% ±7.0 pts | 66.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.3% ±7.0 pts | 33.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,908 ±232 | 21,198 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±6.4 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.1% ±7.1 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% ±2.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±1.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.0% ±3.7 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.6% ±3.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±4.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Wilmore work and get to work?
56.8% of Wilmore's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes.
| Measure | Wilmore | Jessamine County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9% ±4.8 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 56.8% ±10.8 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.9% ±13.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 11.5% ±4.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4% ±4.8 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min ±3.7 | 23.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Wilmore?
No census tract lies mostly in Wilmore; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 604.02Jessamine County | 4,167 | $85,663 |
| Tract 604.01Jessamine County | 4,051 | $62,845 |
| Tract 606Jessamine County | 7,157 | $122,156 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Wilmore) · Census block assignment files
How does Wilmore compare with other places in Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Wilmore is the 4,286th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 69th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Wilmore ranks 56th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 69th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 26th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 97th | 232 |
| Median household income | 56th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 152nd | 232 |
| Median home value | 55th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 72nd | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 152nd | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th | 223 |
| Median age | 218th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 179th | 229 |
| Work from home | 73rd | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 153rd | 232 |
Wilmore's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, sortable · Compare Wilmore with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Wilmore?
15 of the 57 figures for Wilmore on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wilmore are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Wilmore.