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Greenwood County

Kansas · 5,826 residents (2025 est.) · 1,143.304 sq mi
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Greenwood County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,042. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,754 residents. 22% 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 $88,700. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,919
−23%since 2000
from 7,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 6 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+12%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,826 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Greenwood County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(282)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(392)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(332)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(301)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245%(296)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.4%(554)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(628)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(632)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.9%(942)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.3%(908)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.9%(467)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(185)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,042
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,169 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,705
+142%since 2000
from $15,976 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
+17%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+12%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
63
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Greenwood County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(7,352)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(132)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,380)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino4%(234)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(261)
Diversity Score
21
+59%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
9
−56%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(189)
Ancestry
German23.3%(1,381)
English17.6%(1,040)
Irish13.8%(817)
American9.1%(538)
French3%(178)
Swiss2.3%(137)
Scottish1.9%(113)
Dutch1.7%(101)
British1.6%(92)
Swedish1.1%(63)
Norwegian1%(57)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(51)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.8%(45)
Polish0.3%(20)
Danish0.3%(18)
Italian0.2%(11)
Arab0.1%(6)
Egyptian0.1%(5)
Russian0.1%(5)
Syrian0%(1)
Belgian0%(1)
Greek0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.6%(642)
Married56.9%(1,427)
Widowed5.5%(139)
Divorced11.9%(298)
Women 15+
Never married20.5%(494)
Married53.5%(1,288)
Widowed12.9%(311)
Divorced13%(314)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood County, Kansas?

Greenwood County, Kansas has about 5,919 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood County, Kansas?

The typical household in Greenwood County, Kansas earns about $60,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood County, Kansas expensive?

In Greenwood County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $88,700, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood County, Kansas?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood County, Kansas?

About 13.9% of people in Greenwood County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,928 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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