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Greenwood

Colorado · 15,691 residents · 8.264 sq mi
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Greenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,500. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $939,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,691
+42%since 2000
from 11,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,899 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 1,335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+5%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K9K12K14K17K1990201020202024Greenwood
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$127,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,147 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$90,438
+31%since 2000
from $69,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$939,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $579,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,792
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,143 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
7.4
+48%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(10,110)
Black1.1%(121)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(344)
Asian2.5%(278)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(1,799)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(11,935)
Black2.2%(341)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(999)
Asian10.7%(1,686)
Other2.1%(330)
Diversity Score46.7%(7,324)
Diversity Score
47
+186%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 98.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Colorado?

Greenwood, Colorado has about 15,691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, Colorado?

The typical household in Greenwood, Colorado earns about $127,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, Colorado expensive?

In Greenwood, Colorado, the median home is worth about $939,200, and the typical rent is about $1,792 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Colorado?

About 77.7% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood, Colorado?

About 5.2% of people in Greenwood, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,102 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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