Kentucky

Green

11,107
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Green

Green, Kentucky, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 6,096. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,107.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,212 in 1840, and has since declined by roughly 22 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them Skirmish at Greensburg, and 67 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,107
201011,258
200011,518
199010,371
198011,043
197010,350
196011,249
195011,261
194012,321
193011,401
192011,391
191011,871
190012,255
189011,463
188011,871
18709,379
18608,806
18509,060
184014,212
183013,138
182011,943
18106,735
18006,096
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Green

Military engagements that took place in Green, Kentucky.

Skirmish at Greensburg
1862

Historic places in Green

National Register of Historic Places listings in Green, Kentucky.

Cowherd, Francis, House
Greensburg
General U.S. Grant Bridge
South Portsmouth
Edwards, David, House
Exie
Edwards House
Exie
Downtown Greensburg Historic District
Greensburg
Lower Shawneetown
South Portsmouth
Brents-Lisle House
Greensburg
Federal House
Greensburg
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Greenup
Greenup Masonic Lodge
Greenup
Bennett's Mill Covered Bridge
Greenup
McConnell House, Law Office, and Slave Quarters
Wurtland
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Frequently asked about Green

When does Green first appear in the US census?
Green, Kentucky first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 6,096.
What is the population of Green?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Green had a recorded population of 11,107.
When did Green's population peak?
Green's recorded population peaked at 14,212 in 1840.
Were any battles fought in Green?
1 documented military engagement took place in Green, including Skirmish at Greensburg.
How many historic places are in Green?
67 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Green, Kentucky.
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