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Wilmore, KY


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Wilmore, Kentucky

Wilmore, Kentucky, in Jessamine county, is 13 miles SW of Lexington, Kentucky. The people of the city are in the Lexington metropolitan area. Wilmore has a population of 5,905.

The People and Families of Wilmore

In Wilmore, about 46% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Wilmore.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wilmore had a median family income of $40,000. Wilmore benefits from its educated workforce. Home offices are common in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Wilmore residents, with $20. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Wilmore isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Wilmore Housing

In Wilmore, 48% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Wilmore rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Wilmore, 74% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Wilmore; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWilmore Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWilmore Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWilmore Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Wilmore College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Wilmore Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Wilmore Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Wilmore, KY

Comparing Wilmore 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity46
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better36
Median Family Income36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents96
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime108

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