Versailles, KY Demographics

A map of Versailles's Population by Race

Versailles, Kentucky has an estimated population of 10,492, a slight increase from the 10,347 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% White, 11.8% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 5.0% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Versailles, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Versailles is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Versailles, that probability was 39.5% in 2020 and 39.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Versailles is ranked the 42nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Versailles was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Versailles's White Population

8,028 residents of Versailles, or 76.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Versailles is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Versailles ranks 498th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Versailles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 76.5%.

Versailles is more White than neighboring Keene (15.9% White). Versailles is less White than neighboring Midway (79.1% White), Lawrenceburg (90.6% White), Wilmore (88.1% White), and Salvisa (97.5% White).

Versailles's Black Population

604 residents of Versailles, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Versailles is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Versailles ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Black population has declined by an estimated 16.1%. Black residents' share of Versailles's population has decreased from 7.0% to 5.8%.

Versailles is more Black than neighboring Lawrenceburg (4.2% Black), Wilmore (2.6% Black), and Salvisa (0% Black). Versailles is less Black than neighboring Midway (8.4% Black), and Keene (83.8% Black).

Versailles's Asian Population

57 residents of Versailles, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Versailles is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Versailles ranks 228th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of Versailles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Versailles is more Asian than neighboring Midway (0% Asian), Keene (0% Asian), Lawrenceburg (0.1% Asian), Wilmore (0.3% Asian), and Salvisa (0% Asian).

Versailles's Hispanic Population

1,243 residents of Versailles, or 11.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Versailles is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Versailles ranks 14th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Versailles's population has increased from 11.0% to 11.8%.

Versailles is more Hispanic than neighboring Midway (7.9% Hispanic), Keene (0.3% Hispanic), Lawrenceburg (2.7% Hispanic), Wilmore (1.4% Hispanic), and Salvisa (0% Hispanic).

Versailles's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Versailles, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Versailles is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Versailles ranks 256th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Versailles's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Versailles is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keene (0% Native American/Other), and Salvisa (0% Native American/Other). Versailles is less Native American/Other than neighboring Midway (1.7% Native American/Other), Lawrenceburg (0.5% Native American/Other), and Wilmore (1.9% Native American/Other).

Versailles's Multiracial Population

522 residents of Versailles, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Versailles is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Versailles ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Versailles's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Versailles's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.0%.

Versailles is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway (2.9% Multiracial), Keene (0% Multiracial), Lawrenceburg (2% Multiracial), and Salvisa (2.5% Multiracial). Versailles is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilmore (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.