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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Green County

Kentucky · 11,518 residents · 285.963 sq mi
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Green County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,463. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $55,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,518
+11%since 1990
from 10,371 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
40.0
+7%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,463
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,432 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,107
+76%since 1990
from $9,177 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 21.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$326
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $203 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+31%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(9,995)
Black3%(314)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(51)
Asian0.3%(35)
Diversity Score9.9%(1,028)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(11,004)
Black2.6%(299)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(109)
Asian0.1%(14)
Diversity Score9%(1,033)
Diversity Score
9
−10%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.4%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−29%since 1990
from 29.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$174,200+217%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green County, Kentucky?

Green County, Kentucky has about 11,518 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Green County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Green County, Kentucky earns about $25,463 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green County, Kentucky expensive?

In Green County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Green County, Kentucky?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Green County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green County, Kentucky?

About 18.4% of people in Green County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Green County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,147 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 9302Census Tract 9301Census Tract 9303Census Tract 9304
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 42743ZIP 42782ZIP 42764
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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