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Greensburg

Kentucky · 2,163 residents · 2.033 sq mi
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Greensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,627. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,163
−10%since 2000
from 2,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+3%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Greensburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,627
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,870
+4%since 2000
from $14,296 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$452
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
42.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−6%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(2,034)
Black3%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1%(21)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score11.2%(243)
Diversity Score
11
−22%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+141%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensburg, Kentucky?

Greensburg, Kentucky has about 2,163 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Greensburg, Kentucky earns about $28,627 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 $68,900, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Greensburg, Kentucky?

About 9.7% 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 27.6% 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 173 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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