Greenwood, Mississippi Population 2022
Greenwood is a city located in Leflore County Mississippi. Greenwood has a 2020 population of 12,946. It is also the county seat of Leflore County. Greenwood is currently declining at a rate of -1.56% annually and its population has decreased by -19.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,162 in 2010.
The average household income in Greenwood is $54,764 with a poverty rate of 28.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $557 per month, and the median house value is $88,300. The median age in Greenwood is 34.8 years, 32.5 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
Greenwood Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenwoodwas:
- Black or African American: 72.23%
- White: 25.44%
- Two or more races: 1.01%
- Asian: 0.71%
- Other race: 0.61%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43,020 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 42,500 | -520 | -1.22% |
| 2012 | 41,193 | -1,307 | -3.17% |
| 2013 | 41,069 | -124 | -0.30% |
| 2014 | 40,942 | -127 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 40,444 | -498 | -1.23% |
| 2016 | 39,965 | -479 | -1.20% |
| 2017 | 39,386 | -579 | -1.47% |
| 2018 | 38,536 | -850 | -2.21% |
| 2019 | 38,130 | -406 | -1.06% |
| 2020 | 37,724 | -406 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 37,318 | -406 | -1.09% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,518 | 25.44% |
| Black or African American | 9,986 | 72.23% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.71% |
| Some Other Race | 84 | 0.61% |
| Two or More Races | 140 | 1.01% |
Greenwood Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,906 | 2.76 | 56.3 |
| Married | 1,345 | 3.41 | 82.6 |
| Male | 188 | 4.86 | 50.5 |
| Female | 1,182 | 4.76 | 41.3 |
| Non Family | 2,191 | 1.11 | 48.7 |
4.02
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 716 | 8.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 682 | 7.90% |
| High School Graduate | 3,093 | 35.83% |
| Some College | 1,543 | 17.87% |
| Associates Degree | 622 | 7.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,210 | 14.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 767 | 8.88% |
Greenwood Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Asian | 59 | 56 | 37 |
| White | 2,574 | 2,408 | 1,178 |
| Hispanic | 286 | 286 | 84 |
| Black | 5,714 | 4,485 | 678 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 140 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$31,126
Average Earnings
$38,258
Average Male
$27,266
Average Female
Greenwood Language by Age
Greenwood Language
97.86% of Greenwood residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.60% of the population.
Greenwood Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 9,652 | 3,543 | 36.71% |
| Asian | 98 | 30 | 30.61% |
| Hispanic | 286 | 84 | 29.37% |
| White | 3,426 | 118 | 3.44% |
| Other | 84 | NaN% |
28.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.07%
Male Poverty Rate
31.72%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Greenwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenwood is Black, with 36.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenwood is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.10%.
Greenwood Marital Status
Marriage Rates
26.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.5%
Male Marriage Rate
22.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Greenwood Married by Age and Sex
Greenwood Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Greenwood Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 4.04% |
| Black | 72 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 3 | 5.08% |
Greenwood Veterans by Education
16.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
90.25%
Born in Greenwood
98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.54% of Greenwood residents were born in the United States, with 90.25% having been born in Mississippi. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 3,026 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 5,836 | 2,810 | 6.79% |
| 1920 | 7,793 | 1,957 | 2.93% |
| 1930 | 11,123 | 3,330 | 3.62% |
| 1940 | 14,767 | 3,644 | 2.87% |
| 1950 | 18,061 | 3,294 | 2.03% |
| 1960 | 20,436 | 2,375 | 1.24% |
| 1970 | 22,400 | 1,964 | 0.92% |
| 1980 | 20,115 | -2,285 | -1.07% |
| 1990 | 18,906 | -1,209 | -0.62% |
| 2000 | 18,425 | -481 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 16,162 | -2,263 | -1.30% |
| 2011 | 15,986 | -176 | -1.09% |
| 2012 | 14,987 | -999 | -6.25% |
| 2013 | 14,921 | -66 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 14,785 | -136 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 14,545 | -240 | -1.62% |
| 2016 | 14,293 | -252 | -1.73% |
| 2017 | 14,003 | -290 | -2.03% |
| 2018 | 13,766 | -237 | -1.69% |
| 2019 | 13,561 | -205 | -1.49% |
| 2020 | 13,356 | -205 | -1.51% |
| 2021 | 13,151 | -205 | -1.53% |
| 2022 | 12,946 | -205 | -1.56% |