Greenup, KY is a small city located along the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky. With its population of 1,291 people, it has a population density of 1,361 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Greenup offers many activities and attractions for visitors to enjoy. Local businesses such as K&P Outdoors and The Coffee Shop provide goods and services to the area while local outdoor activities like hiking and kayaking abound. Other organizations such as the Greenup Arts Council offer entertainment in the form of music festivals and art shows throughout the year. For sports enthusiasts there are several local sporting events including softball tournaments at the City Park and basketball games at Greenup Middle School gymnasium. No matter what you're looking for, there is something for everyone in Greenup, KY.
The population in Greenup is 1,291. There are 1,598 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Greenup is 47.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Greenup is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Greenup
- 46.1% are married
- 17.4% are divorced
- 19.3% are married with children
- 18.6% have children, but are single
Race in Greenup
- 85.3% are White
- 12.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander