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Greenwood

Missouri · 6,315 residents (2025 est.) · 5.218 sq mi
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#116Lowest unemploymentof 6,8260.9%#325Highest homeownership rateof 6,82392.1%
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Greenwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $286,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 52% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,013
+52%since 2000
from 3,952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 757 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
+37%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,315 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K7K1990201020202024Greenwood
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,574 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,916
+108%since 2000
from $21,586 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.3%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.283
−3%since 2010
from 0.292 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,100
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,809
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.8% in 2000
7.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+47%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,700)
Black2.2%(88)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(83)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(461)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(5,102)
Black3.9%(232)
Hispanic / Latino5%(299)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other6%(359)
Diversity Score34.1%(2,048)
Diversity Score
34
+192%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 78.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 89.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Missouri?

Greenwood, Missouri has about 6,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, Missouri?

The typical household in Greenwood, Missouri earns about $107,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, Missouri expensive?

In Greenwood, Missouri, the median home is worth about $286,100, and the typical rent is about $1,809 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Missouri?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood, Missouri?

About 3.2% of people in Greenwood, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,508 residents, a change of about 300 percent over that period.

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