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Greenup, KY


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Greenup, Kentucky

Greenup, Kentucky, in Greenup county, is 23 miles NW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 96 miles S of Columbus, Ohio. The city is conveniently located inside the Huntington - Ashland metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,198 people in Greenup.

The People and Families of Greenup

In Greenup, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenup had a median family income of $41,548.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,000) in Greenup. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Greenup Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Greenup is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Greenup, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

Comparative Profile of Greenup, KY

Comparing Greenup to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity87
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population76
Female Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes85
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Housing Recently Built32
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