Woodford County, Kentucky Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 40th-largest in Kentucky

The population of Woodford County, Kentucky is 27,017 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 40th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $80,006, the median home value is $270,400, and the median age is 42.3.

The population of Woodford County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (25,040 → 27,728), a +0.73% annualized rate.

Woodford County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

27,017

Population

+0.73%

Annual growth

143

People / sq mi

$80,006

Median Income

$270,400

Median Home Value

Woodford County covers 190 sq mi of land at 142.5 people per square mile.

About Woodford County, KY

Educational attainment is the headline number in Woodford County: 41.7% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. Woodford County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 27,017. It ranks #40 among counties in Kentucky by population.

Median household income is $80,006, near the US median of $78,538. Only 5.9% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $270,400, with typical rent around $1,000.

Woodford County is among the best-educated US counties: 41.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%. A solid 13.0% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Woodford County usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.

Woodford County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Woodford County had a population of 25,040 in 2010 and 27,728 in 2024, a 10.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 27,728 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.73%.

Woodford County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

27,728

Population (2024)

25,040

Population (2010)

27,728

Peak (2024)

0.73%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	25,040	-	-	estimate
2011	24,943	-97	-0.39%	estimate
2012	25,114	+171	+0.69%	estimate
2013	25,344	+230	+0.92%	estimate
2014	25,584	+240	+0.95%	estimate
2015	25,860	+276	+1.08%	estimate
2016	26,147	+287	+1.11%	estimate
2017	26,375	+228	+0.87%	estimate
2018	26,487	+112	+0.42%	estimate
2019	26,654	+167	+0.63%	estimate
2020	26,907	+253	+0.95%	estimate
2021	27,089	+182	+0.68%	estimate
2022	27,150	+61	+0.23%	estimate
2023	27,522	+372	+1.37%	estimate
2024	27,728	+206	+0.75%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.8%
Black or African American	4.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.3

Median Age

52.5%

Female

47.5%

Male

20.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.6%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

6.8%

20–24

5.5%

25–34

10.8%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

12.3%

75–84

6.0%

85+

1.8%

Children (under 15): 18.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$80,006+$17,589 vs state
Mean household income	$101,773
Per-capita income	$42,152
Poverty rate	5.9%-5.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	63.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.3%

Finance & real estate

10.1%

Manufacturing

9.9%

Agriculture

7.6%

Public administration

6.6%

Education & health care

6.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.1%

Information

5.4%

The largest employment sector in Woodford County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

78.8%

Public transit

13.0%

Work from home

24.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$270,400+$78,100 vs state

Median home value

$1,000

Median rent

71.6%

Homeownership rate

11,587

Total housing units

92.7%

Occupied

7.3%

Vacant

28.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.9%

With health insurance

95.5%

With broadband internet

29.4%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

13.1%

With a disability

93.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.4%

High School+

41.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Woodford County, Kentucky has a population of 27,017 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 40th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 143 people per square mile.

The population of Woodford County has grown 10.7% since 2010 (25,040 → 27,728), a +0.73% annualized rate.

The median household income in Woodford County, Kentucky is $80,006, with mean (average) household income of $101,773 and per-capita income of $42,152. 5.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Woodford County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.8%), Black or African American (4.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Woodford County, Kentucky is 42.3 years. Residents are 52.5% female and 47.5% male.

The median home value in Woodford County is $270,400 and median monthly rent is $1,000. 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,587 total housing units, 7.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Woodford County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Woodford County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.