Population 7,073 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Wilmore
Household size in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.59 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.73 people per household, Wilmore sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Kentucky as a whole, where it has 2.51 people. Household size has climbed from 2.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
Wilmore is young: half of its residents are under 33.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 33.5, even as the national median rose. Only six of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.3% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Wilmore (11.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Wilmore
Renters in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.5% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.9% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in Wilmore rent their homes (37.3%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Kentucky as a whole (31.7%). Among owners, 40.0% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.6% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Wilmore: 14.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 5.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Wilmore has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $578 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $608 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $835 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,087 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$509 | +$367 | +$606 |
Rent in Wilmore runs $1,087 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Kentucky as a whole ($1,024). Rent has climbed $509 a month since 2006–10, up 88%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Wilmore
Bachelor's degrees in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.9% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.3% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.0% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
Wilmore is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 1.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only nine of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.1% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.6% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Wilmore is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.1 points, mirroring the country. Wilmore has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Kentucky cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Wilmore
| Period | Wilmore | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Wilmore has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 146 Kentucky cities with 5,000+ people, only four have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Wilmore compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmore | 2.73 | 33.0 | 11.3% | 37.3% | 14.6% | 1989 | $1,087 | 47.7% | 94.2% | 2.1% |
| Troy | 2.65 | 53.7 | 4.0% | 13.4% | 4.0% | 1989 | $1,713 | 50.6% | 94.2% | 1.3% |
| Hall | 2.69 | 42.5 | 3.0% | 17.3% | 15.3% | 1989 | $906 | 26.7% | 83.9% | 5.2% |
| Nicholasville | 2.74 | 38.2 | 12.1% | 35.0% | 6.9% | 1994 | $1,228 | 29.8% | 89.8% | 3.2% |
| Nonesuch | 2.37 | 47.7 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 8.4% | 1984 | $1,043 | 54.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Keene | 2.82 | 47.6 | 1.1% | 8.4% | 4.9% | 1993 | $1,776 | 64.0% | 97.8% | 1.9% |
| Braxton | 2.92 | 44.0 | 9.0% | 10.4% | 12.9% | 1991 | $874 | 21.3% | 90.5% | 3.2% |
| Pink | 2.77 | 42.7 | 4.6% | 13.4% | 10.4% | 1991 | $880 | 21.2% | 84.0% | 4.7% |
| Little Hickman | 2.60 | 44.5 | 3.5% | 16.6% | 16.0% | 1989 | $936 | 28.4% | 86.9% | 4.3% |
| Union Mills | 2.43 | 44.4 | 5.0% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 1984 | $1,355 | 38.9% | 94.1% | 1.9% |
| Burgin | 2.67 | 45.9 | 5.9% | 12.3% | 17.1% | 1973 | $957 | 22.9% | 88.0% | 1.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Wilmore. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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