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Green County

Kentucky · 11,107 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 $33,846. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% 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
11,107
−4%since 2000
from 11,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+12%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Green County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,846
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,463 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,407
+45%since 2000
from $16,107 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $326 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+10%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(11,004)
Black2.6%(299)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(109)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(1,033)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(10,361)
Black1.4%(160)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(199)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other2.4%(263)
Diversity Score14.2%(1,574)
Segregation Score35.3%(3,919)
Diversity Score
14
+58%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green County, Kentucky?

Green County, Kentucky has about 11,107 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green County, Kentucky earns about $33,846 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Green County, Kentucky?

About 11.6% 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 22.4% 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 736 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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