Woodlawn, Kentucky Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 181, Woodlawn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Woodlawn is a small community located in Kentucky, within Campbell County. The total population is 181. It ranks as the 480th most populous out of 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woodlawn is 39.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.1 years. Only 9.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Woodlawn is $84,821. This is 33% higher than the state median of $63,726. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $202,300. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Woodlawn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Woodlawn has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.0%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.3% vs 1.6%).

Education

52.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 89% 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 95.8%. Notably, 19.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woodlawn, Kentucky is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kentucky state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 552 Census-designated places in Kentucky. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.