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Greensburg

Louisiana · 615 residents (2025 est.) · 2.519 sq mi
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Greensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,344. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $188,800. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
994
+58%since 2000
from 631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+24%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:615 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5206798379951K1990201020202024Greensburg
2024994
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,344
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,341
+61%since 2000
from $15,083 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
35.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
−2%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,800
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$219
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
53.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.7%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+70%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(417)
Black32.8%(207)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.7%(358)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(495)
Black48.1%(478)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score65.1%(647)
Diversity Score
65
+15%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+28%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 98.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
23.4%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
10.9%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2012
from 24.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.8%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 52.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensburg, Louisiana?

Greensburg, Louisiana has about 994 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensburg, Louisiana?

The typical household in Greensburg, Louisiana earns about $45,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greensburg, Louisiana expensive?

In Greensburg, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $188,800, and the typical rent is about $219 a month.

How educated are people in Greensburg, Louisiana?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Greensburg, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greensburg, Louisiana?

About 35.0% of people in Greensburg, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greensburg, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Greensburg, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 421 residents, a change of about 73 percent over that period.

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