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Greenup County

Kentucky · 36,910 residents · 344.454 sq mi
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Greenup County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,377. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
36,910
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
107 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K37K37K38K1990201020202024Greenup County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,377
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,142 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,533
+26%since 2000
from $17,137 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
20.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+11%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(36,027)
Black0.6%(208)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(204)
Asian0.4%(139)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(1,375)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(35,752)
Black0.7%(255)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(284)
Asian0.5%(184)
Other1.1%(400)
Diversity Score7.5%(2,757)
Diversity Score
7
+100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
6.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenup County, Kentucky?

Greenup County, Kentucky has about 36,910 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greenup County, Kentucky earns about $42,377 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenup County, Kentucky expensive?

In Greenup County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $88,400, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Greenup County, Kentucky?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greenup County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenup County, Kentucky?

About 15.0% of people in Greenup County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenup County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenup County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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9 census tracts
Census Tract 404Census Tract 401Census Tract 402.02Census Tract 403Census Tract 405.02Census Tract 407Census Tract 405.01Census Tract 402.01Census Tract 406
7 ZIP codes
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