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Greenwood

Illinois · 324 residents · 2.656 sq mi
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Greenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,167. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,200. Households here earn about 45% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
324
+33%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1152363574785992000201020202024Greenwood
2024502
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,167
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,496
+178%since 2000
from $19,216 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,200
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $173,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,264
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,050 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(258)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino16%(52)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.6%(119)
Diversity Score
37
+73%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Illinois?

Greenwood, Illinois has about 324 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, Illinois?

The typical household in Greenwood, Illinois earns about $99,167 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 $319,200, and the typical rent is about $1,264 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Illinois?

About 22.8% 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 14.8% of people in Greenwood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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