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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Greenup County

Kentucky · 35,962 residents · 344.454 sq mi
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Greenup County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,337. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,900. With a median age of 43.9, 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 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,962
−3%since 2000
from 36,891 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+12%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
35K36K37K37K38K1990201020202024Greenup County
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,337
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,142 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,496
+60%since 2000
from $17,137 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+16%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(33,974)
Black0.6%(219)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(317)
Asian0.6%(230)
Other1.4%(486)
Diversity Score8.7%(3,123)
Segregation Score23.1%(8,298)
Diversity Score
9
+133%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
23
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenup County, Kentucky?

Greenup County, Kentucky has about 35,962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greenup County, Kentucky earns about $52,337 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 $114,900, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Greenup County, Kentucky?

About 16.4% 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 16.7% of people in Greenup County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenup County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenup County, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 780 residents, a change of about -2 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
ZIP 41144ZIP 41139ZIP 41169ZIP 41175ZIP 41183ZIP 41121ZIP 41174
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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