Woodford County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Woodford County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 27,017. It is the 40th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodford County is 42.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodford County is $80,006. This is 28% higher than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.1%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $270,400. Housing costs are 41% higher than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Woodford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.3%. The Black or African American population (3.9%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (7.3% vs 4.7%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

41.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Woodford County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%. Notably, 18.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.