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Greenwood

Louisiana · 3,166 residents · 8.994 sq mi
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Greenwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,034. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $187,100. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,166
+29%since 2000
from 2,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
352 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 273 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+20%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Greenwood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,034
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,408 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,677
+100%since 2000
from $19,374 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services14%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+60%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(1,863)
Black20.5%(505)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(44)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.4%(1,117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(1,908)
Black27.1%(859)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(160)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other4.3%(137)
Diversity Score67%(2,122)
Diversity Score
67
+48%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Louisiana?

Greenwood, Louisiana has about 3,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, Louisiana?

The typical household in Greenwood, Louisiana earns about $55,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, Louisiana expensive?

In Greenwood, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $187,100, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Louisiana?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood, Louisiana?

About 3.9% of people in Greenwood, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,074 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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