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.

Green County within Kentucky · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

11,278

Population

+0.18%

Annual growth

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

Among US counties, Green County stands out first on household income: a median of $41,087, below the US median of $78,538. Green County is a county in Kentucky with a population of 11,278.

Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $41,087, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 16.4% of residents fall below the poverty line, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $118,900, with typical rent around $612.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.6%, below the national 35.0%. About 7.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 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%.

Green County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

11,552

Population (2024)

11,260

Population (2010)

11,552

Peak (2024)

0.19%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	11,260	-	-	estimate
2011	11,218	-42	-0.37%	estimate
2012	11,304	+86	+0.77%	estimate
2013	11,181	-123	-1.09%	estimate
2014	11,043	-138	-1.23%	estimate
2015	10,976	-67	-0.61%	estimate
2016	10,991	+15	+0.14%	estimate
2017	11,060	+69	+0.63%	estimate
2018	11,007	-53	-0.48%	estimate
2019	10,949	-58	-0.53%	estimate
2020	11,131	+182	+1.66%	estimate
2021	11,328	+197	+1.77%	estimate
2022	11,379	+51	+0.45%	estimate
2023	11,454	+75	+0.66%	estimate
2024	11,552	+98	+0.86%	estimate

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

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

6.0%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

5.2%

20–24

4.6%

25–34

11.2%

35–44

11.0%

45–54

12.7%

55–59

8.2%

60–64

7.3%

65–74

12.0%

75–84

8.3%

85+

2.0%

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

Professional & business services

27.2%

Manufacturing

15.0%

Transportation & utilities

7.1%

Construction

6.7%

Finance & real estate

5.3%

Education & health care

5.0%

Information

4.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.1%

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.