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Greenup

Kentucky · 1,095 residents · 1.734 sq mi
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Greenup has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,095
−9%since 2000
from 1,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 691 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+15%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7649121K1K1K1990201020202024Greenup
2024813
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,158 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,136
+39%since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(981)
Black6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score17.1%(187)
Diversity Score
17
−24%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.1%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenup, Kentucky?

Greenup, Kentucky has about 1,095 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenup, Kentucky?

The typical household in Greenup, Kentucky earns about $47,500 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 $88,800, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Greenup, Kentucky?

About 14.3% 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 27.2% 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 63 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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