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Greenwood County

Kansas · 6,016 residents · 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 $43,320. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,657 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,500. With a median age of 48.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
6,016
−22%since 2000
from 7,673 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.7
+14%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Greenwood County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,320
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,169 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,912
+81%since 2000
from $15,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction9.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+19%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(7,352)
Black0.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(132)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.9%(379)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(5,406)
Black0.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(204)
Asian0.6%(36)
Other3.8%(227)
Diversity Score19.8%(1,189)
Segregation Score19.7%(1,187)
Diversity Score
20
+300%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+19%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood County, Kansas?

Greenwood County, Kansas has about 6,016 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greenwood County, Kansas earns about $43,320 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 $64,500, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood County, Kansas?

About 20.1% 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 12.3% 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 1,831 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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9 ZIP codes
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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