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Greensburg, LA


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Greensburg, Louisiana

Greensburg, Louisiana, in St Helena county, is 37 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 70 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 631 people in the town.

The People and Families of Greensburg

In Greensburg, about 41% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Greensburg. The kids here are young and many. In the town, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, Greensburg isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greensburg had a median family income of $35,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($28,000) in Greensburg. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Greensburg Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Greensburg is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Greensburg. The town is known in Louisiana for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Greensburg, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Greensburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGreensburg Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyGreensburg Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Greensburg Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Greensburg, LA

Comparing Greensburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity95
Age of the Population810
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women48
Well-Paid Single Men48
Male Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size31
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People in Middle Class or Better48
Median Family Income37
People Above Poverty15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home69
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
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