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Greenup

Kentucky · 1,188 residents · 1.734 sq mi
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Greenup has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $86,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,188
−1%since 2000
from 1,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
685 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7649121K1K1K1990201020202024Greenup
2024813
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,156
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,158 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,245
+46%since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+24%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,073)
Black7.6%(90)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other1.8%(21)
Diversity Score23.4%(278)
Diversity Score
23
+5%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.8%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenup, Kentucky?

Greenup, Kentucky has about 1,188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenup, Kentucky?

The typical household in Greenup, Kentucky earns about $40,156 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Greenup, Kentucky?

About 22.9% 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 9.5% of people in Greenup, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenup, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenup, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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