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Greensburg

Kentucky · 2,248 residents (2025 est.) · 2.033 sq mi
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Greensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,419. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,400. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,106
−12%since 2000
from 2,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−12%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,248 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Greensburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,419
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,556 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,919
+53%since 2000
from $14,296 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+16%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
42.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,216)
Black4.6%(110)
Hispanic / Latino1%(23)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.3%(343)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,969)
Black2.1%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(68)
Diversity Score15.5%(327)
Diversity Score
16
+8%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensburg, Kentucky?

Greensburg, Kentucky has about 2,106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Greensburg, Kentucky earns about $39,419 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greensburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Greensburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $140,400, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Greensburg, Kentucky?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Greensburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greensburg, Kentucky?

About 21.4% of people in Greensburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greensburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Greensburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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