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CITY · 2020 ACS

Greensburg

Pennsylvania · 14,976 residents · 4.047 sq mi
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Greensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,065. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,600. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% 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
14,976
−6%since 2000
from 15,889 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.9
+4%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K15K16K17K1990201020202024Greensburg
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.6%(696)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(688)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.2%(777)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(1,029)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.9%(1,184)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.7%(2,056)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.1%(1,656)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.2%(1,684)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.8%(1,919)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7411.7%(1,745)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(858)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.6%(684)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,065
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,324 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,920
+58%since 2000
from $18,312 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
48.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Greensburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(14,732)
Black3.8%(608)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(172)
Asian0.7%(109)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(12,880)
Black5.1%(761)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(312)
Asian1%(155)
Other3.9%(590)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.7%(100)
Mexican0.4%(54)
Cuban0.1%(20)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(55)
Japanese0.2%(26)
Korean0.1%(11)
Ancestry
German26.9%(3,828)
Italian21.9%(3,118)
Irish17.8%(2,538)
English7.9%(1,128)
Polish5.9%(839)
American3.2%(462)
Slovak2.8%(402)
Dutch2.3%(326)
Scottish2.2%(316)
Hungarian2%(288)
Scotch-Irish1.8%(250)
French1.7%(244)
+ 28 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.9%(132)
Russian0.8%(114)
Croatian0.8%(113)
Swedish0.8%(112)
Ukrainian0.7%(104)
Czech0.6%(91)
Austrian0.6%(89)
Norwegian0.5%(69)
British0.4%(61)
West Indian0.4%(57)
Slovene0.4%(56)
Belgian0.4%(50)
Greek0.3%(45)
Romanian0.3%(42)
Lithuanian0.3%(36)
Canadian0.2%(29)
Danish0.2%(27)
Serbian0.2%(26)
Swiss0.2%(24)
Egyptian0.1%(17)
Syrian0.1%(16)
Australian0.1%(16)
Armenian0.1%(11)
Portuguese0.1%(10)
Turkish0.1%(8)
Finnish0%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married45.8%(2,814)
Married41.2%(2,533)
Widowed3.1%(191)
Divorced9.8%(604)
Women 15+
Never married40.8%(2,749)
Married38%(2,566)
Widowed10.8%(729)
Divorced10.4%(701)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

Greensburg, Pennsylvania has about 14,976 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Greensburg, Pennsylvania earns about $45,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greensburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $139,600, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greensburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 16.4% of people in Greensburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greensburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Greensburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,335 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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