Green County Demographics

A map of Green County's Population by Race

Green County, Kentucky has an estimated population of 11,369, a slight increase from the 11,107 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.3% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Green County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Green is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Green County, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 12.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Green County is ranked the 92nd most populous county in Kentucky, out of 120 counties. Green County was ranked the 96th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Green County's White Population

10,604 residents of Green County, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Green County is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Green County ranks 39th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Green County's White population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. White residents' share of Green County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.3%.

Green County is more White than neighboring Taylor County (87.7% White), Adair County (90.4% White), Larue County (90.4% White), and Hart County (90.2% White). Green County is less White than neighboring Metcalfe County (93.5% White).

Green County's Black Population

146 residents of Green County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Green County is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Green County ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Green County's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Black residents' share of Green County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Green County is less Black than neighboring Taylor County (4.6% Black), Metcalfe County (2.5% Black), Adair County (2.1% Black), Larue County (2.1% Black), and Hart County (2.9% Black).

Green County's Asian Population

0 residents of Green County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Green County is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Green County ranks 71st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Green County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Green County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Green County is less Asian than neighboring Taylor County (1% Asian), Adair County (0.2% Asian), and Hart County (0.5% Asian).

Green County's Hispanic Population

259 residents of Green County, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Green County is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Green County ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Green County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Green County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Green County is more Hispanic than neighboring Hart County (2.1% Hispanic). Green County is less Hispanic than neighboring Taylor County (3.1% Hispanic), Metcalfe County (2.8% Hispanic), Adair County (3.5% Hispanic), and Larue County (3.3% Hispanic).

Green County's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Green County, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Green County is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Green County ranks 60th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Green County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 83.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Green County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Green County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor County (0% Native American/Other). Green County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Adair County (0.3% Native American/Other), Larue County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hart County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Green County's Multiracial Population

352 residents of Green County, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Green County is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Green County ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 120 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Green County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Green County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.

Green County is more Multiracial than neighboring Metcalfe County (1.2% Multiracial). Green County is less Multiracial than neighboring Taylor County (3.6% Multiracial), Adair County (3.5% Multiracial), Larue County (3.6% Multiracial), and Hart County (3.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.