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Greensburg

Kentucky · 2,179 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 $33,418. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,400. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,179
−9%since 2000
from 2,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,072 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−3%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Greensburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,418
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,432
+36%since 2000
from $14,296 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$540
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
45.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,964)
Black2.7%(59)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(49)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other1.5%(32)
Diversity Score16.5%(360)
Diversity Score
17
+16%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−72.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensburg, Kentucky?

Greensburg, Kentucky has about 2,179 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Greensburg, Kentucky earns about $33,418 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 $90,400, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.

How educated are people in Greensburg, Kentucky?

About 12.8% 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 24.1% 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 189 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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