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Greensburg

Kansas · 740 residents · 1.789 sq mi
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Greensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,518. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 834 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $164,200. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 147%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
740
−53%since 2000
from 1,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
414 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 880 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
−3%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5138621K2K2K1990201020202024Greensburg
2024722
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,518
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,489
+52%since 2000
from $18,054 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,200
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
39.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+154%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,519)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(65)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(647)
Black2.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(19)
Asian1.8%(13)
Other3.4%(25)
Diversity Score24%(177)
Diversity Score
24
+479%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−3%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensburg, Kansas?

Greensburg, Kansas has about 740 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensburg, Kansas?

The typical household in Greensburg, Kansas earns about $41,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greensburg, Kansas expensive?

In Greensburg, Kansas, the median home is worth about $164,200, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Greensburg, Kansas?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greensburg, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greensburg, Kansas?

About 11.0% of people in Greensburg, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greensburg, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Greensburg, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,052 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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