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Greensburg

Louisiana · 629 residents · 2.519 sq mi
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Greensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,967. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,000. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
629
Unchangedsince 2000
from 631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 250 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+2%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5206798379951K1990201020202024Greensburg
2024994
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,967
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,055
+53%since 2000
from $15,083 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services20.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+64%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(263)
Black49.8%(313)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(21)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score68.1%(428)
Diversity Score
68
+20%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 98.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensburg, Louisiana?

Greensburg, Louisiana has about 629 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensburg, Louisiana?

The typical household in Greensburg, Louisiana earns about $38,967 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 $157,000.

How educated are people in Greensburg, Louisiana?

About 15.7% 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 32.0% 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 56 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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