Green County, Kentucky Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 94th-largest in Kentucky
The population of Green County, Kentucky is 11,278 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 94th-largest county in Kentucky. The median household income is $41,087, the median home value is $118,900, and the median age is 45.2.
The population of Green County has grown 2.6% since 2010 (11,260 → 11,552), a +0.18% annualized rate.
11,278
Population
+0.18%
Annual growth
39
People / sq mi
$41,087
Median Income
$118,900
Median Home Value
Green County covers 286 sq mi of land at 39.4 people per square mile.
About Green County, KY
Green County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 11,278. It ranks #94 among counties in Kentucky by population. The median age is 45.2, older than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.
The median household income in Green County is $41,087, below the US median of $74,580. 16.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $118,900, with monthly rent averaging $612. The homeownership rate of 76.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Green County reflects 16.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.6 minutes each way.
Green County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Green County had a population of 11,260 in 2010 and 11,552 in 2024, a 2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,552 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.19%.
11,552
Population (2024)
11,260
Population (2010)
11,552
Peak (2024)
0.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,260 |
| 2011 | 11,218 |
| 2012 | 11,304 |
| 2013 | 11,181 |
| 2014 | 11,043 |
| 2015 | 10,976 |
| 2016 | 10,991 |
| 2017 | 11,060 |
| 2018 | 11,007 |
| 2019 | 10,949 |
| 2020 | 11,131 |
| 2021 | 11,328 |
| 2022 | 11,379 |
| 2023 | 11,454 |
| 2024 | 11,552 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.3% |
Age & Sex
45.2
Median Age
49.7%
Female
50.3%
Male
22.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 22.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $41,087$-21,330 vs state |
| Mean household income | $59,759 |
| Per-capita income | $24,639 |
| Poverty rate | 16.4%+4.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 48.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Green County is professional & business services, accounting for 27.2% of workers.
How residents commute
1.6%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
78.7%
Public transit
7.0%
Work from home
29.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$118,900$-73,400 vs state
Median home value
$612
Median rent
76.6%
Homeownership rate
5,292
Total housing units
83.0%
Occupied
17.0%
Vacant
23.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.3%
With health insurance
85.9%
With broadband internet
19.3%
Foreign-born
8.4%
Veterans (18+)
25.5%
With a disability
97.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
85.0%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Green County, Kentucky has a population of 11,278 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 94th-largest county in Kentucky. Population density is 39 people per square mile.
The population of Green County has grown 2.6% since 2010 (11,260 → 11,552), a +0.18% annualized rate.
The median household income in Green County, Kentucky is $41,087, with mean (average) household income of $59,759 and per-capita income of $24,639. 16.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Green County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.9%), Black or African American (1.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Green County, Kentucky is 45.2 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.
The median home value in Green County is $118,900 and median monthly rent is $612. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,292 total housing units, 17.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Green County, Kentucky is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Louisville/Jefferson County is among the largest cities associated with Green County, Kentucky, with a population of 627,210.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.