Greenup County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Name: Greenup County, Kentucky Demographics
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Greenup County, Kentucky has a population of 35,501, the 30th most populous county in Kentucky. The median household income is $60,751 and the median home value is $134,000. The poverty rate is 15.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Greenup County Quick Facts

Population 35,501

Median Household Income $60,751

Median Home Value $134,000

Poverty Rate 15.4%

Unemployment Rate 6.8%

Median Age 44.2 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.8%

High School Graduation 89.5%

Cities/Places 8

Population 35,501 30th of 120

Median Income $60,751 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.4%

Unemployment 6.8%

How Greenup County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	35,639	35,501	-0.4%
Median household income	$59,613	$60,751	+1.9%
Median home value	$135,300	$134,000	-1.0%

Median Household Income

Greenup

$60,751

$63,726

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Greenup

$134,000

$205,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.2%

$25K-$50K 22.5%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 25.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

4.1%

$20K-$25K

4.2%

$25K-$30K

5.2%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

14.8%

$75K-$100K

10.8%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

6.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

49.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $860/mo 17.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

18.1%

35-54

24.8%

55-74

26.6%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Greenup County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Flatwoods	7,269	$59,972	18.4%	$114,600
Russell	3,676	$76,182	4.7%	$211,900
Raceland	2,265	$57,222	23.2%	$128,400
Worthington	1,759	$65,609	12.0%	$133,200
South Shore	1,642	$29,340	23.1%	$89,200
Bellefonte	1,419	$117,250	9.9%	$282,600
Wurtland	1,154	$60,972	24.5%	$95,000
Greenup	813	$40,313	15.9%	$143,000

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Population Overview

Greenup County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 35,501. It is the 30th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenup County is 44.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenup County is $60,751. This is 5% lower than the state median of $63,726. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 4% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 39% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $134,000. Housing costs are 35% lower than the state median of $205,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Greenup County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Greenup County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.2%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 7.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.0%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 27.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Greenup County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kentucky and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Greenup County, Kentucky?

Greenup County has a population of 35,501, making it the 30th most populous county in Kentucky.

What is the median income in Greenup County?

The median household income in Greenup County is $60,751 with a poverty rate of 15.4%.

How many cities are in Greenup County, Kentucky?

Greenup County contains 8 Census-designated places.