Greensburg City PUMA, PA

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2021 Population

151,427

1.92% 1-year growth

US Senator

Bob Casey Jr.

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Fetterman

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.8

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.3%

8.82% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$64,815

5.21% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$161,700

4.12% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

70,715

2.67% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Greensburg City PUMA, PA had a population of 151k people with a median age of 45.8 and a median household income of $64,815. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Greensburg City PUMA, PA grew from 148,571 to 151,427, a 1.92% increase and its median household income grew from $61,607 to $64,815, a 5.21% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greensburg City PUMA, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.89%), and White (Hispanic) (0.608%).

2.39% of the households in Greensburg City PUMA, 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.

99.3% of the residents in Greensburg City PUMA, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Westmoreland County (Southwest)--Greensburg City PUMA, PA are Westmoreland County Community College (680 degrees awarded in 2021), Seton Hill University (656 degrees), and University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (281 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Greensburg City PUMA, PA was $161,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.4%.

Most people in Greensburg City PUMA, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Greensburg City PUMA, PA was 2 cars per household.

Greensburg City PUMA, PA borders West Mifflin Borough, McKeesport City & Munhall Borough PUMA, PA, Murrysville Municipality & New Kensington City PUMA, PA, Westmoreland County (East) PUMA, PA, Fayette County PUMA, PA, and Washington (South) & Greene Counties PUMA, PA.

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Population & Diversity

Greensburg City PUMA, PA is home to a population of 151k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.56% of Greensburg City PUMA, PA residents were born outside of the country (2.36k people).

In 2021, there were 35.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (140k people) in Greensburg City PUMA, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.98k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.84k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Greensburg City PUMA, PA are Spanish (1,152 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (331 households), and German (266 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,904

Women

51.4%

73,539

Men

48.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 151,443 inhabitants, with 48.6% men, and 51.4% women.

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Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Greensburg City PUMA, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Greensburg City PUMA, PA was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greensburg City PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greensburg City PUMA, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
140k ± 974
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.98k ± 549
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.84k ± 534

1.28%

Hispanic Population

1.94k people

1.28% of the people in Greensburg City PUMA, PA are hispanic (1.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greensburg City PUMA, PA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
272 ± 405 people
Vietnam
226 ± 369 people
Italy
174 ± 324 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greensburg City PUMA, PA was China, the natal country of 272 Greensburg City PUMA, PA residents, followed by Vietnam with 226 and Italy with 174.

Foreign-Born Population

1.56%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.36k people

1.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.59k people

As of 2021, 1.56% of Greensburg City PUMA, PA residents (2.36k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greensburg City PUMA, PA was 1.74%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greensburg City PUMA, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,152 households (0.797%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
331 households (0.229%)
German
266 households (0.184%)

2.39% of the households in Greensburg City PUMA, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greensburg City PUMA, PA was Spanish. 0.797% of the households in Greensburg City PUMA, PA reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,528 ± 286
Gulf War (2001-)
1,617 ± 399
Gulf War (1990s)
1,105 ± 263

Greensburg City PUMA, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.18 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greensburg City PUMA, PA employs 70.7k people. The largest industries in Greensburg City PUMA, PA are Construction (4,529 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,326 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,190 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($150,446), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($123,681), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($110,767).

Males in Greensburg City PUMA, PA have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,062. The income inequality in Greensburg City PUMA, PA (measured using the Gini index) is 0.425, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,274

Women

48.3%

35,601

Men

51.7%

The workforce of Greensburg City PUMA, PA in 2020 was 68,875 people, with 48.3% woman, and 51.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Greensburg City PUMA, PA.

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Occupations

70.7k

2021 Value

2.67%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greensburg City PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 2.67%, from 68.9k employees to 70.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greensburg City PUMA, PA, are Registered nurses (2,364 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,868 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,856 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greensburg City PUMA, PA.

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

70.7k

2021 Value

2.67%

1 Year growth

± 2.67%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greensburg City PUMA, PA grew at a rate of 2.67%, from 68.9k employees to 70.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greensburg City PUMA, PA, are Construction (4,529 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,326 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,190 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greensburg City PUMA, PA, though some of these residents may live in Greensburg City PUMA, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,094

Median earning men ± $1,882

$33,496

Median earning women ± $1,433

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($73,810), Public Administration ($70,441), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,289).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($46,960), Manufacturing ($43,532), and Information ($43,194).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman 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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Greensburg City PUMA, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.15%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (48.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.15%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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Bob Casey Jr.

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

John Fetterman

Senator from Pennsylvania

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Bob Casey Jr. and John Fetterman are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Pennsylvania over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Greensburg City PUMA, PA awarded 1,955 degrees. The student population of Greensburg City PUMA, PA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,857 male students and 5,061 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greensburg City PUMA, PA are White (1,678 and 86.1%), followed by Black or African American (86 and 4.41%), Hispanic or Latino (68 and 3.49%), and Two or More Races (61 and 3.13%).

The largest universities in Greensburg City PUMA, PA by number of degrees awarded are Westmoreland County Community College (680 and 34.8%), Seton Hill University (656 and 33.6%), and University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (281 and 14.4%).

The most popular majors in Westmoreland County (Southwest)--Greensburg City PUMA, PA are Registered Nursing (107 and 5.47%), General Business Administration & Management (76 and 3.89%), and General Biological Sciences (74 and 3.79%).

The median tuition costs in Westmoreland County (Southwest)--Greensburg City PUMA, PA are $38,518 for private four year colleges, and $13,394 and $25,034 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Greensburg City PUMA, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,918 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,918 students enrolled in Greensburg City PUMA, PA, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,709 records, of which 64.7% were women and 35.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Pre-Physician Assistant.
55 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
74 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
59 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Westmoreland County (Southwest)--Greensburg City PUMA, PA was Pre-Physician Assistant. with 55 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Westmoreland County (Southwest)--Greensburg City PUMA, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Westmoreland County Community College
680 degrees awarded
Seton Hill University
656 degrees awarded
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg
281 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Westmoreland County Community College with 680 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 730 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greensburg City PUMA, PA, which is 0.596 times less than the 1,225 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,678 degrees mean that there were 19.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 86 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($38,518) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,044) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.241% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.497% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greensburg City PUMA, PA in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (45.2k), Some college (23.4k), and Bachelors Degree (23k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greensburg City PUMA, PA was $161,700 in 2021, which is 0.66 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $155,300 to $161,700, a 4.12% increase. The homeownership rate in Greensburg City PUMA, PA is 77.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Greensburg City PUMA, PA have an average commute time of 26.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greensburg City PUMA, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greensburg City PUMA, PA is $64,815. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greensburg City PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

Housing

Property

$161,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,380

$50,772

Median Property Taxes

±$1,538

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 Greensburg City PUMA, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greensburg City PUMA, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.4%

Homeownership

2021

61.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.4% of the housing units in Greensburg City PUMA, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greensburg City PUMA, PA was Bucks County (Central) PUMA, PA with a value of $116,136, followed by West Chester Borough PUMA, PA and Broomall & Ardmore (West) PUMA, PA, with respective values of $116,082 and $115,994.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Greensburg City PUMA, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,815

Median Household Income

± $2,097

65.6k

Number of Households

± 1,768

In 2021, the median household income of the 65.6k households in Greensburg City PUMA, PA grew to $64,815 from the previous year's value of $61,607.

The following chart displays the households in Greensburg City PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.425

2021 Wage GINI in Greensburg City PUMA, PA

0.416

2020 Wage GINI in Greensburg City PUMA, PA

In 2021, the income inequality in Greensburg City PUMA, PA was 0.425 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.15% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Greensburg City PUMA, PA was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greensburg City PUMA, PA in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Greensburg City PUMA, PA across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Worked At Home (7.62%)
Carpooled (6.72%)

In 2021, 82.2% of workers in Greensburg City PUMA, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.62%) and those who carpooled to work (6.72%).

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.

Commute Time

26.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greensburg City PUMA, PA have a shorter commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.53% of the workforce in Greensburg City PUMA, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greensburg City PUMA, PA (15.2k out of 148k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greensburg City PUMA, PA is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.1% of the population of Greensburg City PUMA, PA has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.839% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

2.94%

Uninsured

53%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

0.839%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greensburg City PUMA, PA grew by 0.63% from 2.92% to 2.94%.

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