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Greenwood

Nebraska · 616 residents (2025 est.) · 0.411 sq mi
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Greenwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,774. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,000. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
601
+10%since 2000
from 544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,462 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.6
−15%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:616 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4484965455936411990201020202024Greenwood
2024601
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,774
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,194 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,346
+97%since 2000
from $18,995 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+71%since 2010
from 0.246 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,000
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,283
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
91.2%
+57.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(523)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(541)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(34)
Asian1.3%(8)
Other3%(18)
Diversity Score23.2%(139)
Diversity Score
23
+357%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+30.0 ptssince 2017
from 64.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Nebraska?

Greenwood, Nebraska has about 601 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, Nebraska?

The typical household in Greenwood, Nebraska earns about $90,774 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, Nebraska expensive?

In Greenwood, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $177,000, and the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Nebraska?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood, Nebraska?

About 24.2% of people in Greenwood, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 76 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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