Woodford County, Kentucky Demographics 2026
Woodford County, Kentucky has a population of 27,279, the 40th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $83,788 and the median home value is $299,700. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Woodford County Quick Facts
How Woodford County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,017 | 27,279 | +1.0% |
| Median household income | $80,006 | $83,788 | +4.7% |
| Median home value | $270,400 | $299,700 | +10.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 33 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Woodford County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles | 10,492 | $62,368 | 16.4% | $286,100 |
| Midway | 1,776 | $61,650 | 8.2% | $243,500 |
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Population Overview
Woodford County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 27,279. It is the 40th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Woodford County is 42.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Woodford County is $83,788. This is 31% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 4% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $299,700. Housing costs are 46% higher than the state median of $205,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 68.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Woodford County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.8% vs 5.0%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
40.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Woodford County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%. Notably, 17.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Woodford County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Woodford County, Kentucky?
Woodford County has a population of 27,279, making it the 40th most populous county in Kentucky.
What is the median income in Woodford County?
The median household income in Woodford County is $83,788 with a poverty rate of 10.5%.
How many cities are in Woodford County, Kentucky?
Woodford County contains 2 Census-designated places.