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Greenup

Illinois · 1,365 residents · 1.75 sq mi
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Greenup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,139. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,900. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,365
−11%since 2000
from 1,532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
780 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 875 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+2%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Greenup
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,139
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,561
+24%since 2000
from $18,179 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,262)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(21)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.1%(16)
Diversity Score9.2%(126)
Diversity Score
9
+601%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−85.5 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenup, Illinois?

Greenup, Illinois has about 1,365 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenup, Illinois?

The typical household in Greenup, Illinois earns about $40,139 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 $80,900, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Greenup, Illinois?

About 14.2% 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 14.8% of people in Greenup, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenup, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenup, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 251 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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