Greensburg, KY Demographics

A map of Greensburg's Population by Race

Greensburg, Kentucky has an estimated population of 2,106, a decrease from the 2,179 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greensburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greensburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greensburg, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 12.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greensburg is ranked the 162nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Greensburg was ranked the 159th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greensburg's White Population

1,969 residents of Greensburg, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greensburg is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Greensburg ranks 286th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensburg's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Greensburg's population has increased from 90.1% to 93.5%.

Greensburg is more White than neighboring Campbellsville (81.1% White), Columbia (83.4% White), and Edmonton (83.8% White). Greensburg is less White than neighboring Summersville (98.3% White), and Hardyville (100% White).

Greensburg's Black Population

44 residents of Greensburg, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greensburg is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Greensburg ranks 209th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Black residents' share of Greensburg's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.1%.

Greensburg is more Black than neighboring Summersville (0% Black), and Hardyville (0% Black). Greensburg is less Black than neighboring Campbellsville (9.7% Black), and Columbia (3.8% Black).

Greensburg's Asian Population

0 residents of Greensburg, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greensburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Greensburg ranks 321st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Greensburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Greensburg is less Asian than neighboring Campbellsville (0.9% Asian), and Columbia (0.7% Asian).

Greensburg's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Greensburg, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greensburg is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Greensburg ranks 280th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 49.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Greensburg's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.2%.

Greensburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Summersville (0% Hispanic), and Hardyville (0% Hispanic). Greensburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Campbellsville (2.9% Hispanic), Columbia (8.2% Hispanic), and Edmonton (12.4% Hispanic).

Greensburg's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Greensburg, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greensburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Greensburg ranks 369th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greensburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Greensburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Summersville (0% Native American/Other), Campbellsville (0% Native American/Other), Columbia (0.3% Native American/Other), Hardyville (0% Native American/Other), and Edmonton (0% Native American/Other).

Greensburg's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Greensburg, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greensburg is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Greensburg ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greensburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Greensburg's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.8%.

Greensburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Summersville (1.7% Multiracial), Hardyville (0% Multiracial), and Edmonton (1.8% Multiracial). Greensburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Campbellsville (5.3% Multiracial), and Columbia (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.