Wilmore, KY

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2021 Population

6,025

4.95% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

27.7

5.14% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.7%

78.7% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$54,423

17.5% 1-year decline

2021 Median Property Value

$175,600

7.07% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

3,234

3.46% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Wilmore, KY had a population of 6.03k people with a median age of 27.7 and a median household income of $54,423. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wilmore, KY declined from 6,339 to 6,025, a −4.95% decrease and its median household income declined from $65,964 to $54,423, a −17.5% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wilmore, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (8.1%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (2.04%), Other (Hispanic) (1.99%), and White (Hispanic) (1.43%).

None of the households in Wilmore, 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.

89.6% of the residents in Wilmore, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Wilmore, KY are Asbury University (429 degrees awarded in 2021) and Asbury Theological Seminary (326 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Wilmore, KY was $175,600, and the homeownership rate was 48.3%.

Most people in Wilmore, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Wilmore, KY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Wilmore, KY is home to a population of 6.03k people, from which 89.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 11.7% of Wilmore, KY residents were born outside of the country (706 people).

In 2021, there were 10.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.06k people) in Wilmore, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 488 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 123 Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.6%

2021 Citizenship

90.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.6% of Wilmore, KY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wilmore, KY was 90.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wilmore, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.06k ± 344
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
488 ± 261
Other (Non-Hispanic)
123 ± 161

3.78%

Hispanic Population

228 people

3.78% of the people in Wilmore, KY are hispanic (228 people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

11.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

706 people

10.5%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

663 people

As of 2021, 11.7% of Wilmore, KY residents (706 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 Wilmore, KY was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Korea
69 ± 51
Vietnam
64 ± 55
Gulf War (2001-)
39 ± 53

Wilmore, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wilmore, KY employs 3.23k people. The largest industries in Wilmore, KY are Educational Services (915 people), Retail Trade (750 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (395 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($56,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,000), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($46,250).

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

3.23k

2021 Value

± 530

−3.46%

1 Year decline

± 23.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilmore, KY declined at a rate of −3.46%, from 3.35k employees to 3.23k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wilmore, KY, are Sales & Related Occupations (716 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (322 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (267 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wilmore, 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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.23k

2021 Value

± 530

−3.46%

1 Year decline

± 23.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wilmore, KY declined at a rate of −3.46%, from 3.35k employees to 3.23k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wilmore, KY, are Educational Services (915 people), Retail Trade (750 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (395 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wilmore, KY, though some of these residents may live in Wilmore, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$26,710

Median earning men ± $2,090

$25,590

Median earning women ± $4,175

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($56,250), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,467).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($29,663), Other Services Except Public Administration ($28,059), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,008).

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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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 Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

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

Voting results are not available for Wilmore, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky 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 Wilmore, KY awarded 755 degrees. The student population of Wilmore, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,720 male students and 1,725 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Wilmore, KY are White (532 and 76.1%), followed by Unknown (58 and 8.3%), Hispanic or Latino (46 and 6.58%), and Black or African American (32 and 4.58%).

The largest universities in Wilmore, KY by number of degrees awarded are Asbury University (429 and 56.8%) and Asbury Theological Seminary (326 and 43.2%).

The most popular majors in Wilmore, KY are Divinity & Ministry (175 and 23.2%), Missionary Studies & Missiology (51 and 6.75%), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (47 and 6.23%).

The median tuition cost in Wilmore, KY for private four year colleges is $32,084.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Wilmore, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,445 (49.9% men and 50.1% 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 3,445 students enrolled in Wilmore, KY, 49.9% men and 50.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,385 records, of which 53.4% were women and 46.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
23 degrees awarded
Other Radio, Television, & Digital Communication
42 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
34 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Wilmore, KY was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 23 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Asbury University
429 degrees awarded
Asbury Theological Seminary
326 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Asbury University with 429 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 363 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wilmore, KY, which is 0.926 times less than the 392 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 532 degrees mean that there were 9.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 58 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 ($32,084) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($568) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,365) 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 Wilmore, KY was $175,600 in 2021, which is 0.717 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $164,000 to $175,600, a 7.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Wilmore, KY is 48.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wilmore, KY have an average commute time of 17.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wilmore, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$175,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$22,440

$801

Median Property Taxes

±$203

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 Wilmore, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

48.3%

Homeownership

2021

64.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 48.3% of the housing units in Wilmore, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 45%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 606

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Wilmore, 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.

$54,423

Median Household Income

± $17,661

1.66k

Number of Households

± 307

In 2021, the median household income of the 1.66k households in Wilmore, KY declined from $54,423 from the previous year's value of $65,964.

The following chart displays the households in Wilmore, 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 Wilmore, 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 (54.7%)
Walked (16.5%)
Carpooled (15.3%)

In 2021, 54.7% of workers in Wilmore, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (16.5%) and those who carpooled to work (15.3%).

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

17.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wilmore, KY have a shorter commute time (17.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.617% of the workforce in Wilmore, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wilmore, KY (769 out of 4.61k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 16 - 17, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

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

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.

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.

Health

92.9% of the population of Wilmore, KY has health coverage, with 55.2% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 7.51% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 0.718% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jessamine County, KY see 1288 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.71% increase from the previous year (1254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3003 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 807 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Jessamine County, KY.

1,288 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jessamine County, KY

Primary care physicians in Jessamine County, KY see an average of 1,288 patients per year. This represents a 2.71% increase from the previous year (1,254 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 42.8% between 18 and 34 years, 20.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.7% were men and 54.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.1%

Uninsured

55.2%

Employer Coverage

11.9%

Medicaid

7.51%

Medicare

17.6%

Non-Group

0.718%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wilmore, KY grew by 85.8% from 3.82% to 7.1%.

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