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Greenwood, MS · 2 counties · 34,912 residents (2025 est.) · 1,222.462 sq mi
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Greenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,602. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 11,889 residents. 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 $103,409. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,827
−24%since 2000
from 48,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+20%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:34,912 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36K39K43K46K50K1990201020202024Greenwood
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,602
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,145 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,650
+93%since 2000
from $13,258 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
−2%since 2010
from 0.514 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,409
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,368 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(17,943)
Black60.5%(29,452)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(799)
Asian0.5%(261)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.6%(30,029)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(11,711)
Black63.8%(23,512)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(874)
Asian0.4%(137)
Other1.6%(593)
Diversity Score61.3%(22,576)
Segregation Score60.2%(22,188)
Diversity Score
61
−1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
60
+3%since 2020
from 58 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.8%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 44.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

GreenwoodCENTRAL13,429
What's inside

2 component counties

Leflore CountyCENTRAL25,686Carroll County9,226
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, MS?

Greenwood, MS has about 36,827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, MS?

The typical household in Greenwood, MS earns about $41,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, MS expensive?

In Greenwood, MS, the median home is worth about $103,409, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, MS?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood, MS?

About 27.9% of people in Greenwood, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood, MS has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9,751 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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