Greenup, Kentucky
Greenup: Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America
About
Greenup is a city located in the county of Greenup in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,188 and a population density of 366 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,100 inhabitants.
The city was created 207 years ago in 1817.
Quick Facts about Greenup
| Population : | 1,100 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Greenup County |
| Postal code : | 41144 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 3.25 km2 |
| Named for : | Christopher Greenup |
| Altitude : | 525 feet / 160 meters |
| Capital city : | Greenup is capital of Greenup County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1818 (207 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 07:07:44 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 339 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Greenup is located at 38°34'23"N 82°49'49"W (38.5731300, -82.8301700).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Greenup decreased by 8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,188 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,185 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,176 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,169 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,160 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,150 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,140 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,130 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,123 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,113 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,100 | -1.18% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 12,009 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 12,130 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,568 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 12,124 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.9% |
| White only, percent : | 86.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 8.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.8% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.8% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 697 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
Greenup zip code is 41144.
County name: Greenup, County
fips: 21089
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 69.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $142,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,255 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $474 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $761 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,750 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.5% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 23,185 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 76,197 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 232,675 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,332 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,065 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,453 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 785 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 356 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 226 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 36 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 688 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 39 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 694 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 344.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 35.20 |
Schools in Greenup
College & universities near Greenup, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204839 | Ohio University-Southern Campus | Ironton (OH) | 45638 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Greenup, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
Post offices near Greenup
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greenu Post Office | Greenup (KY) | 41144 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Greenup , Illinois city in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 1,474 people.
Other cities in Greenup County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greenup County , KY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flatwoods | 7,056 | City in Kentucky |
| Russell | 3,207 | City in the U. |
| Raceland | 2,338 | Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Worthington | 1,488 | City in Kentucky, United States |
| South Shore | 1,049 | City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States |
| Wurtland | 1,013 | City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Bellefonte | 809 | Human settlement in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Greenup distances to largest Kentucky cities
