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Greenwood

Illinois · 255 residents · 2.656 sq mi
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Greenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $235,000. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
+5%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
96 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+14%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1152363574785992000201020202024Greenwood
2024502
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,333
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,592
+59%since 2000
from $19,216 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,000
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
14.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
−14%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(16)
Asian2.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(23)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.6%(55)
Diversity Score
22
+2%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.2 min
+102%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Illinois?

Greenwood, Illinois has about 255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Greenwood, Illinois earns about $88,333 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 $235,000.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Illinois?

About 19.7% 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 3.0% of people in Greenwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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