Greenup, Kentucky facts for kids
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Greenup, Kentucky
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Location of Greenup in Greenup County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Greenup |
| Established | February 4, 1818 |
| Incorporated | February 29, 1848 |
| Named for | Greenup County |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.19 sq mi (5.66 km2) |
| • Land | 1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 536 ft (160 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,095 |
| • Density | 631.85/sq mi (243.94/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41144
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| Area code(s) | 606 |
| FIPS code | 21-33004 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0493340 |
Greenup is a city in Kentucky, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Greenup County, Kentucky. The city is located where the Little Sandy River flows into the big Ohio River. In 2020, about 1,095 people lived there. Greenup is part of the larger Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
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History of Greenup
How Greenup Started
Greenup was first planned out in 1803 and 1804 by a man named Robert Johnson. He was a pioneer and a lawmaker who owned the land. When Greenup County was formed, Johnson's settlement was chosen to be the main town. The county was named after Christopher Greenup, who was a congressman and later a governor.
The settlement was first called "Greenupsburg". A post office opened there on July 1, 1811. The state government officially made it a town on February 4, 1818. It became an official city thirty years later, on February 29, 1848. The name was shortened to "Greenup" on March 13, 1872. This was partly to avoid confusion with another town called Greensburg.
Railroad and Floods
Around 1865, the Eastern Kentucky Railway Company set up its main office, train yard, and station in eastern Greenup, in an area called Riverton.
In 1937, a very big flood on the Ohio River caused a lot of damage in Greenup. Many other towns along the river were also affected. Some people moved away permanently after the flood. Because of this, Greenup's population dropped by 5.5% by the time of the 1940 census.
Greenup is one of only three county seats in Kentucky that has the same name as its county. The other two are Harlan and Henderson.
Geography of Greenup
Greenup is located in the eastern part of Greenup County, Kentucky. It sits on the south bank of the Ohio River. The border between Ohio and Kentucky runs through the river, forming the northeast edge of the city. The Little Sandy River makes up most of the city's western border.
Roads and Travel
U.S. Route 23 runs through the southwest side of Greenup. This road goes northwest about 19 miles (31 km) to Portsmouth, Ohio. It also goes southeast about 13 miles (21 km) to Ashland, Kentucky.
Kentucky Route 1 goes south from Greenup about 23 miles (37 km) to Grayson. Kentucky Route 2 goes southwest about 37 miles (60 km) to Olive Hill.
Land and Water
According to the United States Census Bureau, Greenup covers a total area of about 2.19 square miles (5.66 km²). Most of this area, about 1.73 square miles (4.49 km²), is land. The rest, about 0.45 square miles (1.17 km²), is water. This means about 36% of the city's total area is water.
People of Greenup
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 507 | — | |
| 1880 | 833 | 64.3% | |
| 1890 | 669 | −19.7% | |
| 1900 | 711 | 6.3% | |
| 1910 | 680 | −4.4% | |
| 1920 | 910 | 33.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,125 | 23.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,063 | −5.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,276 | 20.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,240 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,284 | 3.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,386 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,158 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,198 | 3.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,188 | −0.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,095 | −7.8% | |
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Population and Homes
As of the census in 2000, there were 1,198 people living in Greenup. These people lived in 478 households, and 321 of these were families. The city had about 1,523 people per square mile (588 per km²). There were 526 housing units, which are places where people live.
Most of the people in the city were White (90.07%). About 8.85% were African American. A small number were Native American (0.25%) or Asian (0.17%). Some people (0.50%) were from two or more races. About 0.75% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life
Out of the 478 households, about 24.3% had children under 18 living with them. About 54.0% were married couples living together. About 11.7% had a female head of household with no husband present. About 32.8% were not families.
About 31.0% of all households were made up of just one person. About 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.27 people in each household and 2.83 people in each family.
Age and Income
The population of Greenup was spread out by age. About 18.5% were under 18 years old. About 10.2% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 30.1%, was between 25 and 44. About 22.8% were between 45 and 64, and 18.4% were 65 or older. The average age in the city was 39 years.
The median income for a household in Greenup was $33,158. The median income for a family was $41,548. This means half the households earned more than this amount, and half earned less. About 6.2% of families and 10.7% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included 10.7% of those under 18 and 12.1% of those 65 or older.
Education in Greenup
The main branch of the Greenup County Public Library is located in downtown Greenup. It provides books and resources for everyone in the community.
Notable People from Greenup
- W. Terry McBrayer: A Kentucky state lawmaker and lawyer.
- Clint Thomas: A baseball player who played in the Negro leagues.
See also
In Spanish: Greenup (Kentucky) para niños
