Wilmore, KY Demographics

A map of Wilmore's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,335	5,142	88.1%	85.7%
Multiracial	342	205	5.6%	3.4%
Black	160	180	2.6%	3.0%
Native American/Other	116	36	1.9%	0.6%
Hispanic	87	247	1.4%	4.1%
Asian	17	189	0.3%	3.2%

Wilmore, Kentucky has an estimated population of 6,057, a less than 1% change from the 5,999 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 5.6% Multiracial, 2.6% Black, 1.9% Native American/Other, 1.4% Hispanic, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wilmore, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wilmore has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Wilmore, that probability was 26.1% in 2020 and 22.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wilmore is ranked the 77th 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). Wilmore was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wilmore's White Population

5,335 residents of Wilmore, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wilmore is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Wilmore ranks 395th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmore's White population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. White residents' share of Wilmore's population has increased from 85.7% to 88.1%.

Wilmore is more White than neighboring Keene (15.9% White), High Bridge (23.9% White), Nicholasville (83.5% White), and Versailles (76.5% White). Wilmore is less White than neighboring Burgin (92.8% White).

Wilmore's Black Population

160 residents of Wilmore, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wilmore is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Wilmore ranks 195th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmore's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Black residents' share of Wilmore's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Wilmore is more Black than neighboring High Bridge (0% Black), and Burgin (0.8% Black). Wilmore is less Black than neighboring Keene (83.8% Black), Nicholasville (4.9% Black), and Versailles (5.8% Black).

Wilmore's Asian Population

17 residents of Wilmore, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wilmore is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Wilmore ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmore's Asian population has declined by an estimated 91.0%. Asian residents' share of Wilmore's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.3%.

Wilmore is more Asian than neighboring Keene (0% Asian), High Bridge (0% Asian), and Burgin (0% Asian). Wilmore is less Asian than neighboring Nicholasville (2.2% Asian), and Versailles (0.5% Asian).

Wilmore's Hispanic Population

87 residents of Wilmore, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wilmore is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Wilmore ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmore's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 64.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Wilmore's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.4%.

Wilmore is more Hispanic than neighboring Keene (0.3% Hispanic), and Burgin (0.6% Hispanic). Wilmore is less Hispanic than neighboring High Bridge (76.1% Hispanic), Nicholasville (5.6% Hispanic), and Versailles (11.8% Hispanic).

Wilmore's Native American/Other Population

116 residents of Wilmore, or 1.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wilmore is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Wilmore ranks 188th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmore's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 222.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wilmore's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.9%.

Wilmore is more Native American/Other than neighboring Keene (0% Native American/Other), High Bridge (0% Native American/Other), Nicholasville (0.2% Native American/Other), Burgin (0.2% Native American/Other), and Versailles (0.4% Native American/Other).

Wilmore's Multiracial Population

342 residents of Wilmore, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wilmore is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Wilmore ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wilmore's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Wilmore's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.6%.

Wilmore is more Multiracial than neighboring Keene (0% Multiracial), High Bridge (0% Multiracial), Nicholasville (3.6% Multiracial), Burgin (5.5% Multiracial), and Versailles (5% 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.