Greenup is a city located in Greenup County Kentucky. Greenup has a 2024 population of 1,047. It is also the county seat of Greenup County. Greenup is currently declining at a rate of -0.85% annually and its population has decreased by -3.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,083 in 2020.
The average household income in Greenup is $56,904 with a poverty rate of 15.12%. The median age in Greenup is 46.2 years: 42.9 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenup was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 791 | 89.89% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 6.48% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 2.5% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.68% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.45% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 397 | 1.9 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Non Family | 180 | 1.14 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Married | 156 | 2.42 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Female | 61 | 2.8 | 27.9 | 72.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
1.9
Average Household Size
67.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 60 | 8.42% |
| Associates Degree | 61 | 8.56% |
| Bachelors Degree | 43 | 6.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 53 | 7.43% |
| High School Graduate | 267 | 37.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 2.24% |
| Some College | 213 | 29.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 631 | 555 | 95 |
| Black | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,500 | $37,000 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,429 | $0 | $55,179 |
| High School Graduate | $28,896 | $35,000 | $28,771 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,917 | $0 | $41,250 |
| Overall | $30,669 | $38,036 | $29,648 |
| Some College | $31,115 | $41,250 | $30,541 |
$30,669
Average Earnings
$38,036
Average Male
$29,648
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.65% of Greenup residents speak only English, while 0.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 666 | 107 | 16.07% |
| Black | 53 | 7 | 13.21% |
15.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.52%
Male Poverty Rate
16.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenup is White, with 16.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenup is Black, with 13.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.42% |
| Some College | 8.94% |
| High School | 8.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Employed | 12.06% |
| Female Employed | 8.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,792 | $79,843 |
| Households | $45,625 | $56,904 |
| Married Families | $69,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,000 | $28,483 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
36.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 3.01% |
| Black | 7 | 14% |
| Native American | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
74.89%
Born in Greenup
99.66%
Native Born
0.34%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.34%
Naturalized
99.66% of Greenup residents were born in the United States, with 74.89% having been born in Kentucky. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,002 | -9 | -0.89% |
| 2028 | 1,011 | -9 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 1,020 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 1,029 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2025 | 1,038 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2024 | 1,047 | -9 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 1,056 | -8 | -0.75% |
| 2022 | 1,064 | -10 | -0.93% |
| 2021 | 1,074 | -9 | -0.83% |
| 2020 | 1,083 | -27 | -2.43% |
| 2019 | 1,110 | -10 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 1,120 | -6 | -0.53% |
| 2017 | 1,126 | -12 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 1,138 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 1,145 | -12 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 1,157 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 1,164 | -10 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 1,174 | -8 | -0.68% |
| 2011 | 1,182 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 1,187 | 0 | 0% |