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Greenwood

Nebraska · 595 residents · 0.411 sq mi
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Greenwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,900. Households here earn about 26% more than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
595
+9%since 2000
from 544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,448 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,324 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+7%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4484965455936411990201020202024Greenwood
2024601
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,375
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,917
+68%since 2000
from $18,995 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.9%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,900
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−10%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(547)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(16)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score9.5%(57)
Diversity Score
10
+88%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, Nebraska?

Greenwood, Nebraska has about 595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, Nebraska?

The typical household in Greenwood, Nebraska earns about $79,375 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 $118,900, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, Nebraska?

About 24.6% 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 8.4% 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 70 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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