Greenup County Summary

Life in Greenup County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Greenup County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Greenup County:

  • The population in Greenup County is 35,853.

  • The median home value in Greenup County is $130,698.

  • The median income in Greenup County is $58,562.

  • The median rent in Greenup County is $824.

  • The unemployment rate in Greenup County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Greenup County is 15.1%.

  • The average high in Greenup County is 72.2° and there are 112.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Greenup County

List Of Cities & Towns in Greenup County

Flatwoods, KY Population 7,312

Russell, KY Population 3,704

Raceland, KY Population 2,015

Worthington, KY Population 1,722

South Shore, KY Population 1,375

Bellefonte, KY Population 1,216

Wurtland, KY Population 1,133

Greenup, KY Population 1,068

Map Of Greenup County

Greenup County, KY Weather

  • The average high in Greenup County is 72.2°.

  • There are 84.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 112.1 inches of rain each year with 5.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:36 hours of sun each day in Greenup County.

StatGreenup County
Mean High72.2
Nice Days84.61
Rainfall112.1
Snowfall5.7
Sunny_hours4:36
72.2°
Average High
112.1
Inches of Rain

Greenup County Photos

Huntington Metro
Source: Wikipedia User Wvfunnyman | CC BY-SA 3.0
Huntington Metro
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Huntington Metro
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Krager Park
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Greenup County Demographics

Population over time in Greenup County

The current population in Greenup County is 35,853. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 35,996 1.8%
2021 35,359 -0.6%
2020 35,555 -

Gender in Greenup County

  • Greenup County is 50.9% female with 18,243 female residents.

  • Greenup County is 49.1% male with 17,610 male residents.

Female
50.9% (18,243)
Male
49.1% (17,610)
Gender Greenup County KY USA
Female 50.9% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Greenup County

Greenup County is:

  • 95.3% White with 34,160 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 302 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 21 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 236 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 3 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 695 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.2% Hispanic with 436 Hispanic residents.

White
95.3% (34,160)
African American
0.8% (302)
American Indian
0.1% (21)
Asian
0.7% (236)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (3)
Two Or More
1.9% (695)
Hispanic
1.2% (436)

Table: Greenup County By Race

Race Greenup County KY USA
White 95.3% 83.2% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 7.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 1.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.2% 4.0% 18.7%

Household Income For Greenup County, Kentucky

  • 7.0% of households in Greenup County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.6% of households in Greenup County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Greenup County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Greenup County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Greenup County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Greenup County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Greenup County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Greenup County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Greenup County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Greenup County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.0% (2,496)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.6% (1,991)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.2% (3,291)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (3,409)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (4,133)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.8% (7,471)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.3% (4,056)
$100,000 to $149,999
12.6% (4,509)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.4% (2,657)
$200,000 or more
5.1% (1,837)
Income Greenup County KY USA
Less than $10,000 7.0% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.6% 5.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.2% 9.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 9.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.8% 17.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 12.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 12.6% 15.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.4% 6.3% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.1% 6.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Greenup County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Greenup County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Greenup County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Greenup County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Greenup County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Greenup County completed associate's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Greenup County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Greenup County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Greenup County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Greenup County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,434)
9-12th Grade
6% (2,151)
High School / GED
37% (13,265)
Some College
22% (7,887)
Associate's Degree
13% (4,660)
Bachelor's Degree
9% (3,226)
Master's Degree
6% (2,151)
Professional Degree
2% (717)
Doctorate Degree
1% (358)
Education Greenup County KY USA
< 9th Grade 4% 4% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 37% 33% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 9% 16% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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