Woodford County, Kentucky

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Woodford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 26,871.[1] Its county seat is Versailles.[2] The area was home to Pisgah Academy. Woodford County is part of the Lexington-Fayette, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located in the center of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky.

History

The county was formed from a part of Fayette County, Virginia in 1788.[3][4] It was named for William Woodford, an American Revolutionary War general from Virginia who died while a prisoner of war in 1780.[5] It was the last of the original nine counties established that formed the Commonwealth of Kentucky in 1792.[6]

Scott County was formed from part of the county in 1792. Franklin County took another part of the county in 1794.[7]

Queen Elizabeth II stayed in Woodford County at Lane's End Farm in May 2007.[8] She also attended the Kentucky Derby in Louisville.

Pisgah Academy

Pisgah Academy was a school in Woodford County. It was established by Col. Alexander Dunlap.[9] The Library of Congress has photographs of the church and academy.[10]

The Kentucky Historical Society has a photograph of the school building.[11]

Geography

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Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, Woodford County, Kentucky

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (1.7%) is water.[12]

Adjacent counties

Demographics

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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 26,871. The median age was 42.9 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.4% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 93.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 91.5 males age 18 and over.[18][19]

The racial makeup of the county was 84.5% White, 4.6% Black or African American, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6% Asian, 0.0% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 3.8% from some other race, and 6.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 7.5% of the population.[19]

62.8% of residents lived in urban areas, while 37.2% lived in rural areas.[20]

There were 10,736 households in the county, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 26.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[18]

There were 11,487 housing units, of which 6.5% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 71.0% were owner-occupied and 29.0% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.1% and the rental vacancy rate was 4.7%.[18]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 23,208 people, 8,893 households, and 6,643 families residing in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 9,374 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 92.08% White, 5.41% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.13% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. 2.99% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,893 households, out of which 35.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.90% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.30% were non-families. 21.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.40% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 31.20% from 25 to 44, 25.10% from 45 to 64, and 10.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $49,491, and the median income for a family was $58,218. Males had a median income of $39,284 versus $27,972 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,839. About 5.20% of families and 7.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.00% of those under age 18 and 13.10% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Tourism

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Barrels of bourbon outside the Woodford Reserve Distillery

Woodford County is home to one of Kentucky's oldest bourbon whiskey distilleries, Labrot & Graham (established 1812, now owned by Brown–Forman, which produces the Woodford Reserve brand); the Life Adventure Center, an equine and outdoor experience to assist youth affected by trauma;[21] and the Kentucky Castle.

Education

  • Huntertown Elementary
  • Northside Elementary
  • Southside Elementary
  • St. Leo's (Serves K-8/Private)
  • Simmons Elementary
  • Woodford County High School
  • Woodford County Middle School
  • Woodford Christian School K-5 (Private)
  • Midway University

Politics

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The county voted "No" on 2022 Kentucky Amendment 2, an anti-abortion ballot measure, by 61% to 39%, and backed Donald Trump with 55% of the vote to Joe Biden's 43% in the 2020 presidential election.[22]

Elected officials

Elected officials as of January 3, 2025[23][24]
U.S. House style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Andy Barr (R) style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Template:Ushr
Ky. Senate style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R) style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|12
Ky. House style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|Daniel Fister (R) style="background-color:Template:Republican Party (US)/meta/shading"|56

Notable residents

Communities

Cities

Unincorporated communities

See also

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References

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External links

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