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Greenup

Illinois · 1,330 residents (2025 est.) · 1.75 sq mi
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Greenup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,417. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $91,900. Households here earn about 38% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,823
+19%since 2000
from 1,532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,042 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−16%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,330 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Greenup
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,417
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,759
+64%since 2000
from $18,179 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+3%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
21.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−11%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,509)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,725)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(98)
Diversity Score12.7%(232)
Diversity Score
13
+868%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−3%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenup, Illinois?

Greenup, Illinois has about 1,823 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenup, Illinois?

The typical household in Greenup, Illinois earns about $51,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenup, Illinois expensive?

In Greenup, Illinois, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Greenup, Illinois?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Greenup, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenup, Illinois?

About 9.2% of people in Greenup, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenup, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenup, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 207 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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