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Woodford County, Kentucky
Woodford County, Kentucky. Woodford County had 27,883 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 2 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 21239.
Woodford County is one of the 6 counties of the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
27,883
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 26,871 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,279
Median household income
$83,788
±$5,985 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$299,700
±$14,253 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$1,138
±$50 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Woodford County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 26,871 residents in Woodford County. The Census Bureau estimates 27,883 for July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,279 over 190 square miles of land.
| Measure | Woodford County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,279 | 4,534,824 | +961 |
| Households | 10,814±200 | 1,814,469 | +459 |
| Average household size | 2.47±0.05 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,686±28 | 2,023,116 | +548 |
Woodford County's population since 2000
From 23,208 in 2000 to 27,883 in 2025: up 20.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Woodford County?
Woodford County holds 2 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Versailles with 10,734 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Versailles | 10,347 | $62,368 |
|---|---|---|
| Midway | 1,718 | $61,650 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Woodford County?
The median resident of Woodford County is 42.2 years old; 21.7% are under 18 and 20.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.8%. 6.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Woodford County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2±0.7 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.7%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.7%±0.3 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.8% | 5.0% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.4%±0.3 pts | 81.5% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.8%±1.6 pts | 4.7% | +2.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5%±1.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 13.3%±1.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1%±1.5 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 40.7%±2.6 pts | 27.6% | +6.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 17.0%±2.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Woodford County earn?
Half of Woodford County's 10,814 households earn less than $83,788 a year (±$5,985), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $78,543 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Woodford County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,788±$5,985 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,856±$5,819 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,877±$2,272 | $35,821 | +$4,170 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5%±2.2 pts | 16.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0%±6.1 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5%±1.9 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5%±1.7 pts | 88.6% | – |
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 Woodford County?
Owners occupy 71.7% of Woodford County's occupied homes and renters 28.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $299,700 by its owner (±$14,253). The median renter pays $1,138 a month including utilities, and 39.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Woodford County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $299,700±$14,253 | $205,600 | +$49,869 |
| Median gross rent | $1,138±$50 | $967 | +$189 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.6%±6.3 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,571±$102 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.7%±2.8 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,686±28 | 2,023,116 | +548 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±3.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.1%±2.2 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Woodford County building?
Builders took permits for 95 new housing units across Woodford County in 2025 (89 single-family), 3.4 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Woodford County get to work?
75.6% of Woodford County's workers drive alone and 14.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Woodford County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.9%±2.1 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.6%±2.8 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±1.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.9%±2.4 pts | 10.2% | +9.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min±1.7 | 24.0 min | +3.4 min |
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 are Woodford County's census tracts?
Woodford County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $55,344 (Tract 501.03) to $117,237 (Tract 501.06).
| Tract 501.0321239050103 | 3,814±448 | $55,344 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 501.0421239050104 | 3,727±390 | $74,199 |
| Tract 501.0521239050105 | 3,658±443 | $82,813 |
| Tract 501.0621239050106 | 4,073±438 | $117,237 |
| Tract 501.0721239050107 | 4,177±464 | $99,604 |
| Tract 50221239050200 | 3,710±402 | $105,507 |
| Tract 50321239050300 | 1,669±358 | $83,397 |
| Tract 50421239050400 | 2,451±346 | $66,359 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Woodford County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 120 |
| Median household income | 5th of 120 |
| Median home value | 4th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 113th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 120 |
| Median age | 46th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Woodford County 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' school search.