Woodford County, KY

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2021 Population

26,758

1.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.5

0.236% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

7.34%

28.8% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$72,765

9.52% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$225,600

6.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,603

2.94% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Woodford County, KY had a population of 26.8k people with a median age of 42.5 and a median household income of $72,765. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Woodford County, KY grew from 26,486 to 26,758, a 1.03% increase and its median household income grew from $66,442 to $72,765, a 9.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Woodford County, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.2%), White (Hispanic) (4.71%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.85%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.74%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.5%).

None of the households in Woodford County, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Woodford County, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Woodford County, KY are Frontier Nursing University (156727) (913 degrees awarded in 2021) and Midway University (328 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Woodford County, KY was $225,600, and the homeownership rate was 70%.

Most people in Woodford County, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in Woodford County, KY was 2 cars per household.

Woodford County, KY borders Anderson County, KY, Fayette County, KY, Franklin County, KY, Jessamine County, KY, Mercer County, KY, and Scott County, KY.

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Population & Diversity

Woodford County, KY is home to a population of 26.8k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.36% of Woodford County, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.17k people).

In 2021, there were 18.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.1k people) in Woodford County, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.26k White (Hispanic) and 1.03k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Woodford County, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Woodford County, KY was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Woodford County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Woodford County, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.1k ± 33
White (Hispanic)
1.26k ± 307
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.03k ± 106

6.68%

Hispanic Population

1.79k people

6.68% of the people in Woodford County, KY are hispanic (1.79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Woodford County, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kentucky.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,505 ± 4,203 people
Cuba
14,201 ± 2,921 people
India
12,469 ± 2,738 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kentucky was Mexico, the natal country of 29,505 Kentucky residents, followed by Cuba with 14,201 and India with 12,469.

Foreign-Born Population

4.36%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.17k people

4.62%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.22k people

As of 2021, 4.36% of Woodford County, KY residents (1.17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Woodford County, KY was 4.62%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Woodford County, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
547 ± 103
Gulf War (2001-)
277 ± 111
Gulf War (1990s)
204 ± 72

Woodford County, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Woodford County, KY employs 13.6k people. The largest industries in Woodford County, KY are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,529 people), Educational Services (1,454 people), and Retail Trade (1,429 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($95,398), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,482), and Manufacturing ($55,046).

Males in Kentucky have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,114. The income inequality in Kentucky (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.6k

2021 Value

± 783

2.94%

1 Year growth

± 7.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Woodford County, KY grew at a rate of 2.94%, from 13.2k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Woodford County, KY, are Management Occupations (1,721 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,339 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,259 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Woodford County, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.6k

2021 Value

± 783

2.94%

1 Year growth

± 7.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Woodford County, KY grew at a rate of 2.94%, from 13.2k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Woodford County, KY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,529 people), Educational Services (1,454 people), and Retail Trade (1,429 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Woodford County, KY, though some of these residents may live in Woodford County, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,153

Median earning men ± $4,616

$33,563

Median earning women ± $2,161

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,000), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,193), and Manufacturing ($57,095).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($52,857), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,619), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,386).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

224
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
132
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
113
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$404k
Manufacturing
$89.8k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$37.3k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $57.5B, followed by Electronics ($36.5B) and Machinery ($28.4B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kentucky products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$330B

2020 Value in Kentucky

$644B

Projected 2050 Value in Kentucky

95% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kentucky trade was $330B. This is expected to increase 95% to $644B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kentucky trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kentucky to other states, or from other states to Kentucky.

Most Common Trade Partners

Tennessee
$27.7B
California
$19B
Ohio
$17.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Kentucky domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Tennessee with $27.7B, followed by California with $19B and Ohio and $17.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kentucky shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Woodford County, KY went to Donald J. Trump with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.56%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.56%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Woodford County, KY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Woodford County, KY awarded 1,241 degrees. The student population of Woodford County, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 596 male students and 3,262 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Woodford County, KY are White (934 and 75.7%), followed by Black or African American (116 and 9.4%), Hispanic or Latino (70 and 5.67%), and Two or More Races (45 and 3.65%).

The largest universities in Woodford County, KY by number of degrees awarded are Frontier Nursing University (156727) (913 and 73.6%) and Midway University (328 and 26.4%).

The most popular majors in Woodford County, KY are Nurse Midwife (291 and 23.4%), Family Practice Nurse (226 and 18.2%), and Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (181 and 14.6%).

The median tuition cost in Woodford County, KY for private four year colleges is $24,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Woodford County, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,858 (15.4% men and 84.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,858 students enrolled in Woodford County, KY, 15.4% men and 84.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,745 records, of which 85% were women and 15% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Psychiatric Nurse
77 degrees awarded
Nurse Midwife
270 degrees awarded
Family Practice Nurse
212 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Woodford County, KY was Psychiatric Nurse with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Woodford County, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Frontier Nursing University (156727)
913 degrees awarded
Midway University
328 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Frontier Nursing University (156727) with 913 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 149 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Woodford County, KY, which is 0.136 times less than the 1,092 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 934 degrees mean that there were 8.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 116 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($350) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.789% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.712% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.17M), Some college (777k), and Secondary Education (561k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Woodford County, KY was $225,600 in 2021, which is 0.921 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $212,100 to $225,600, a 6.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Woodford County, KY is 70%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Woodford County, KY have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Woodford County, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Woodford County, KY is $72,765. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Woodford County, KY was Census Tract 502 with a value of $93,421, followed by Census Tract 501.06 and Census Tract 503, with respective values of $89,659 and $82,457.

In 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Woodford County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.32%.

Housing

Property

$225,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,872

$7,275

Median Property Taxes

±$510

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Woodford County, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Woodford County, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70%

Homeownership

2021

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 70% of the housing units in Woodford County, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Woodford County, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 502
Census Tract 501.06
Census Tract 503

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Woodford County, KY was Census Tract 502 with a value of $93,421, followed by Census Tract 501.06 and Census Tract 503, with respective values of $89,659 and $82,457.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Woodford County, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$72,765

Median Household Income

± $4,986

10.4k

Number of Households

± 652

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.4k households in Woodford County, KY grew to $72,765 from the previous year's value of $66,442.

The following chart displays the households in Woodford County, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Woodford County, KY is from Kentucky.

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Kentucky

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Kentucky

In 2021, the income inequality in Kentucky was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.236% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kentucky was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kentucky in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kentucky across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Worked At Home (10.4%)
Carpooled (6.31%)

In 2021, 80.5% of workers in Woodford County, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Woodford County, KY have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.91% of the workforce in Woodford County, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Woodford County, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Woodford County, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Woodford County, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Woodford County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.32%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.34% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Woodford County, KY (1.93k out of 26.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Woodford County, KY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.9% of the children was living in poverty in Woodford County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 78 in Woodford County, KY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 43.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96% of the population of Woodford County, KY has health coverage, with 51.8% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 1.27% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Woodford County, KY see 1573 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.13% decrease from the previous year (1658 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2059 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 991 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,573 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Woodford County, KY

Primary care physicians in Woodford County, KY see an average of 1,573 patients per year. This represents a 5.13% decrease from the previous year (1,658 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Woodford County, KY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 16.4% between 18 and 34 years, 40.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.96%

Uninsured

51.8%

Employer Coverage

14.3%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

1.27%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Woodford County, KY declined by 20.4% from 4.97% to 3.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Woodford County, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.6 in Woodford County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Woodford County, KY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.3% in Woodford County, KY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Woodford County, KY.

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