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Southwest Greensburg

Pennsylvania · 2,147 residents (2025 est.) · 0.392 sq mi
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Southwest Greensburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,810. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 449 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,900. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,949
−19%since 2000
from 2,398 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,972 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 6,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.6
+16%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,147 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Southwest Greensburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,810
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,440
+110%since 2000
from $18,281 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+12%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,023
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+43%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,311)
Black1.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,771)
Black1.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(62)
Diversity Score21.4%(417)
Diversity Score
21
+262%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
6.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania has about 1,949 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania earns about $51,810 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $165,900, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 37.5% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania?

About 10.3% of people in Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Southwest Greensburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 514 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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