Green County, Kentucky's estimated 2024 population is 11,544 with a growth rate of 0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Green County, Kentucky is the 92nd largest county in Kentucky. The 2010 population was 11,260 and has seen a growth of 2.52% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,924 | 76 | 0.64% |
| 2028 | 11,848 | 76 | 0.65% |
| 2027 | 11,772 | 76 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 11,696 | 76 | 0.65% |
| 2025 | 11,620 | 76 | 0.66% |
| 2024 | 11,544 | 76 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 11,468 | 76 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 11,392 | 67 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 11,325 | 193 | 1.73% |
| 2020 | 11,132 | 183 | 1.67% |
| 2019 | 10,949 | -58 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 11,007 | -53 | -0.48% |
| 2017 | 11,060 | 69 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 10,991 | 15 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 10,976 | -67 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 11,043 | -138 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 11,181 | -123 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 11,304 | 86 | 0.77% |
| 2011 | 11,218 | -42 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 11,260 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,371 | -672 | -6.09% |
| 1980 | 11,043 | 693 | 6.7% |
| 1970 | 10,350 | -899 | -7.99% |
| 1960 | 11,249 | -12 | -0.11% |
| 1950 | 11,261 | -1,060 | -8.6% |
| 1940 | 12,321 | 920 | 8.07% |
| 1930 | 11,401 | 10 | 0.09% |
| 1920 | 11,391 | -480 | -4.04% |
| 1910 | 11,871 | -384 | -3.13% |
| 1900 | 12,255 | 792 | 6.91% |
| 1890 | 11,463 | -408 | -3.44% |
| 1880 | 11,871 | 2,492 | 26.57% |
| 1870 | 9,379 | 573 | 6.51% |
| 1860 | 8,806 | -254 | -2.8% |
| 1850 | 9,060 | -5,152 | -36.25% |
| 1840 | 14,212 | 1,074 | 8.17% |
| 1830 | 13,138 | 1,195 | 10.01% |
| 1820 | 11,943 | 5,208 | 77.33% |
| 1810 | 6,735 | 639 | 10.48% |
| 1800 | 6,096 | -5,828 | -48.88% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,610 | 94.75% |
| Black or African American | 201 | 1.79% |
| Two or more races | 190 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 99 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 87 | 0.78% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,399 | 2.51 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Married | 2,216 | 3.16 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Non Family | 1,394 | 1.23 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 579 | 2.93 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Male | 210 | 3.11 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
74.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 591 | 7.33% |
| Associates Degree | 652 | 8.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 554 | 6.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 538 | 6.67% |
| High School Graduate | 3,333 | 41.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 785 | 9.74% |
| Some College | 1,608 | 19.95% |
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 | 7,648 | 6,324 | 1,020 |
| Black | 189 | 165 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 117 | 117 | 18 |
| Islander | 99 | 99 | 0 |
| Native American | 61 | 33 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,129 | $53,359 | $34,474 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,875 | $64,423 | $52,841 |
| High School Graduate | $31,156 | $33,459 | $29,961 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,281 | $22,868 | $23,750 |
| Overall | $34,145 | $37,452 | $29,512 |
| Some College | $35,786 | $44,929 | $23,899 |
$34,145
Average Earnings
$37,452
Average Male
$29,512
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.39% of Green County, Kentucky residents speak only English, while 2.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,352 | 2,253 | 21.76% |
| Multiple | 190 | 60 | 31.58% |
| Black | 197 | 41 | 20.81% |
| Native | 87 | 2 | 2.3% |
21.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.62%
Male Poverty Rate
22.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Green County, Kentucky is Multiple, with 31.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Green County, Kentucky is Native, with 2.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.74% |
| High School | 21.45% |
| Some College | 11.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 82.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.07% |
| Female Employed | 9.37% |
| Male Employed | 7.85% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,117 | $71,499 |
| Households | $38,595 | $58,189 |
| Married Families | $71,616 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,312 | $28,047 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
787
Number of Veterans
766
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 343 |
| First Gulf War | 180 |
| Second Gulf War | 160 |
| Korea | 27 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 267 |
| 65 to 74 | 265 |
| 55 to 64 | 141 |
| 75+ | 114 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 768 | 9.16% |
| Black | 11 | 5.47% |
| Native American | 7 | 11.48% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.9%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
9.5%
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
81.14%
Born in Green County, Kentucky
99.71%
Native Born
0.29%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
99.71% of Green County, Kentucky residents were born in the United States, with 81.14% having been born in Kentucky. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.