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Greenwood

Mississippi · 14,490 residents · 12.335 sq mi
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Greenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,565. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 3,935 residents. Median home value is $88,300. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
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
14,490
−21%since 2000
from 18,425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,175 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,494 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+18%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K16K18K19K1990201020202024Greenwood
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,565
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,867 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,893
+65%since 2000
from $14,461 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$557
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
50.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−2%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.6%(6,008)
Black64.9%(11,950)
Hispanic / Latino1%(189)
Asian0.9%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(10,744)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.2%(3,646)
Black70.4%(10,198)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(209)
Asian1.1%(154)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.3%(7,581)
Diversity Score
52
−10%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Mississippi?

Greenwood, Mississippi has about 14,490 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, Mississippi?

The typical household in Greenwood, Mississippi earns about $32,565 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, Mississippi expensive?

In Greenwood, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $557 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Mississippi?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood, Mississippi?

About 28.0% of people in Greenwood, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4,416 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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