Greensburg, Louisiana facts for kids
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Greensburg, Louisiana
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| Town of Greensburg | |
St. Helena College and Career Academy stadium
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Location of Greensburg in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Helena |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.52 sq mi (6.54 km2) |
| • Land | 2.52 sq mi (6.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (70 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 629 |
| • Density | 249.70/sq mi (96.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70441
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-31565 |
Greensburg is a small town in Louisiana, United States. It is the main town, or parish seat, of St. Helena Parish. In 2020, about 629 people lived there. Greensburg is also part of the larger Baton Rouge area.
Greensburg is one of the oldest towns in Louisiana. It has two historic buildings from the 1800s. These buildings, the old land office and the old parish jail, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites.
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Geography and Climate
Where is Greensburg Located?
Greensburg covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Greensburg's Weather
The weather in Greensburg is usually hot and humid in the summer. Winters are generally mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Greensburg has changed over many years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 160 | — | |
| 1880 | 297 | 85.6% | |
| 1890 | 280 | −5.7% | |
| 1900 | 315 | 12.5% | |
| 1910 | 268 | −14.9% | |
| 1920 | 286 | 6.7% | |
| 1930 | 262 | −8.4% | |
| 1940 | 389 | 48.5% | |
| 1950 | 423 | 8.7% | |
| 1960 | 512 | 21.0% | |
| 1970 | 652 | 27.3% | |
| 1980 | 662 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 583 | −11.9% | |
| 2000 | 631 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 718 | 13.8% | |
| 2020 | 629 | −12.4% | |
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 629 people living in Greensburg. These people lived in 232 households, which are like homes or families. There were 159 families in the town.
Different Backgrounds in Greensburg
Greensburg is home to people from many different backgrounds. The US Census helps us understand the mix of people living in the town.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 417 | 351 | 263 | 66.09% | 48.89% | 41.81% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 207 | 354 | 313 | 32.81% | 49.30% | 49.76% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.64% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.16% | 0.00% | 0.48% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.16% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 1 | 3 | 24 | 0.16% | 0.42% | 3.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 8 | 21 | 0.79% | 1.11% | 3.34% |
| Total | 631 | 718 | 629 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Greensburg
All schools in Greensburg and St. Helena Parish are part of the St. Helena Parish School System. Students attend different schools based on their age:
- St. Helena Early Learning Center Elementary (for grades Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade)
- St. Helena Art and Technology Academy (for grades 3rd to 6th grade)
- St. Helena College and Career Academy (for grades 7th to 12th grade)
Notable People from Greensburg
Greensburg is the hometown or has connections to several well-known people:
- The parents of famous actor and director Tyler Perry are from Greensburg. Because of this, Perry chose Greensburg as the birthplace for his popular character, Madea.
- Stacy Aline Singleton Head, a member of the New Orleans City Council, grew up in Greensburg.
- Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes, the first woman to serve in the Louisiana Legislature, was born and lived in Greensburg.
