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Versailles, KY


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Versailles, Kentucky

Versailles, Kentucky is 14 miles W of Lexington, Kentucky. It is in Woodford county. The city is part of the Lexington metro area. The population of Versailles is 7,511.

The People and Families of Versailles

In Versailles, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Versailles had a median family income of $41,567.

Political Inclinations

Among Versailles political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $15,650. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Versailles Housing

Of the housing in Versailles, approximately 54% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Versailles, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

Of Note

High Points

Versailles strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Versailles Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Versailles Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Versailles, KY

Comparing Versailles to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Racial Diversity810
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women68
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime21
Low Violent Crime11

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