Greenup County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greenup County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 35,639. It is the 30th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenup County is 43.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenup County is $59,613. This is 4% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $135,300. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $192,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Greenup County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% 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 95.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 7.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 4.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.5%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.3%.