CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Greenwood

Illinois · 244 residents · 2.656 sq mi

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Greenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2009. Median home value is $173,400.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.0

US median: 35.2

Average education

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 5%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

244

+57%vs 2009

vs 155 in 2009

2000 – 2025

Population density

92 / sq mi

+57%vs 2009

vs 58 / sq mi in 2009

US average: 242

Median age

38.0

−18%vs 2009

vs 46.2 in 2009

US average: 35.2

Population, 2000 – 2024

2024502

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$56,250

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $86,875 in 2009

US average: $42,589

2000 – 2024

Per capita income

$19,216

−38%vs 2009

vs $30,894 in 2009

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

7.2%

+4.6 ptsvs 2009

vs 2.6% in 2009

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$173,400

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $227,500 in 2009

US average: $120,530

2000 – 2024

Median gross rent

$1,050

+69%inflation adjusted, since 2009

vs $775 in 2009

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

81.0%

−7.4 ptsvs 2009

vs 88.3% in 2009

19.0% rent

Afford Score

3.1

+18%vs 2009

vs 2.6 in 2009

2000 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009

White, non-Hispanic89%(138)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino8.4%(13)

Asian2.6%(4)

Diversity Score25%(39)

2000

White, non-Hispanic89.8%(219)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino6.6%(16)

Asian2.5%(6)

Diversity Score21.2%(52)

Diversity Score

−15%vs 2009

vs 25 in 2009

2000 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.2%

−3.2 ptsvs 2009

vs 26.4% in 2009

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

93.4%

+13.2 ptsvs 2009

vs 80.2% in 2009

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

7.3%

−6.9 ptsvs 2009

vs 14.2% in 2009

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.4 min

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Illinois?

Greenwood, Illinois has about 244 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Greenwood, Illinois earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, Illinois expensive?

In Greenwood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $173,400, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Illinois?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood, Illinois?

About 7.2% of people in Greenwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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