Southwest Greensburg, PA

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    2024 Population
    1,949
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.6
    5.44% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.3%
    42.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $51,810
    17.9% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $165,900
    1.53% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,025
    8.97% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Southwest Greensburg, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.7% of the residents in Southwest Greensburg, PA are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Southwest Greensburg, PA was $165,900, and the homeownership rate was 52.6%.

    Most people in Southwest Greensburg, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Southwest Greensburg, PA was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Southwest Greensburg, PA is home to a population of 1.95k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.75% of Southwest Greensburg, PA residents were born outside of the country (73 people).

    In 2024, there were 38.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.77k people) in Southwest Greensburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 41 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.7% of Southwest Greensburg, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Southwest Greensburg, PA was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southwest Greensburg, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.77k ± 199
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      46 ± 40
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      41 ± 49
    4.57%
    Hispanic Population
    89 people

    In 2024, there were 38.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.77k people) in Southwest Greensburg, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 46 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 41 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.57% of the people in Southwest Greensburg, PA are hispanic (89 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Southwest Greensburg, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Pennsylvania.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      103,235 ± 7,857 people
    2. India
      102,082 ± 7,813 people
    3. China
      73,024 ± 6,616 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 103,235 Pennsylvania residents, followed by India with 102,082 and China with 73,024.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    73 people
    1.87%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    36 people

    As of 2024, 3.75% of Southwest Greensburg, PA residents (73 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Southwest Greensburg, PA was 1.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      51 ± 35
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      35 ± 31
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      6 ± 15

    Southwest Greensburg, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Southwest Greensburg, PA.

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    Health

    96.5% of the population of Southwest Greensburg, PA has health coverage, with 40.2% on employee plans, 21.4% on Medicaid, 22% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.616% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.6% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 26.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.9% were men and 54.1% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    3.49%
    Uninsured
    40.2%
    Employer Coverage
    21.4%
    Medicaid
    22%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    0.616%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southwest Greensburg, PA declined by 7.9% from 3.79% to 3.49%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Southwest Greensburg, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Southwest Greensburg, PA employs 1.03k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Southwest Greensburg, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (203 people), Educational Services (106 people), and Retail Trade (102 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($72,708), Utilities ($70,893), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,406).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.03k
    2024 Value
    ± 161
    −8.97%
    1 Year decline
    ± 23.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southwest Greensburg, PA declined at a rate of −8.97%, from 1.13k employees to 1.03k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southwest Greensburg, PA, are Sales & Related Occupations (161 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (116 people), and Management Occupations (108 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southwest Greensburg, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.03k
    2024 Value
    ± 161
    −8.97%
    1 Year decline
    ± 23.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Southwest Greensburg, PA declined at a rate of −8.97%, from 1.13k employees to 1.03k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southwest Greensburg, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (203 people), Educational Services (106 people), and Retail Trade (102 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southwest Greensburg, PA, though some of these residents may live in Southwest Greensburg, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,458
    Median earning men ± $7,596
    $37,500
    Median earning women ± $12,371

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($96,000), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,781), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($50,347), Public Administration ($37,273), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($31,563).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.78%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.491%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Pennsylvania

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    John Fetterman
    Senator from Pennsylvania3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2023
    Dave McCormick
    Senator from Pennsylvania1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Southwest Greensburg, PA was $165,900 in 2024, which is 0.499 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $163,400 to $165,900, a 1.53% increase. The homeownership rate in Southwest Greensburg, PA is 52.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Southwest Greensburg, PA have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southwest Greensburg, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $165,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$9,709
    $556
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$113

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Southwest Greensburg, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    52.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 52.6% of the housing units in Southwest Greensburg, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 57.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southwest Greensburg, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $51,810
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,108
    1.06k
    Number of Households
    ± 164

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.06k households in Southwest Greensburg, PA declined from $51,810 from the previous year's value of $63,125.

    The following chart displays the households in Southwest Greensburg, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Southwest Greensburg, PA is from Pennsylvania.
    0.463
    2024 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
    0.463
    2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

    In 2024, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0903% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Pennsylvania across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (79.9%)
    2. Worked At Home (8.86%)
    3. Carpooled (8.15%)

    In 2024, 79.9% of workers in Southwest Greensburg, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.86%) and those who carpooled to work (8.15%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    24.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Southwest Greensburg, PA have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in Southwest Greensburg, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Southwest Greensburg, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Southwest Greensburg, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southwest Greensburg, PA have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southwest Greensburg, PA (200 out of 1.95k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Southwest Greensburg, PA is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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