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Greenup

Kentucky · 1,069 residents (2025 est.) · 1.734 sq mi
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Greenup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,313. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 385 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,000. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
813
−32%since 2000
from 1,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+22%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,069 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7649121K1K1K1990201020202024Greenup
2024813
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,313
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,158 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,014
+70%since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+7%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$890
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+102%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,072)
Black8.8%(106)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.4%(268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(733)
Black5.7%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(27)
Diversity Score22.8%(186)
Diversity Score
23
+2%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+109%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
36.2%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
12.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 66.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenup, Kentucky?

Greenup, Kentucky has about 813 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenup, Kentucky?

The typical household in Greenup, Kentucky earns about $40,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenup, Kentucky expensive?

In Greenup, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $143,000, and the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Greenup, Kentucky?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Greenup, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenup, Kentucky?

About 15.9% of people in Greenup, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenup, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenup, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 345 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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