State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,066.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.53%
Growth Since 2010
-13.51%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
37,318
World Population Review
Greenwood, Mississippi Population 2021
13,151
Greenwood is a city located in Leflore County Mississippi. It is also the county seat of Leflore County. With a 2020 population of 13,151, it is the 33rd largest city in Mississippi and the 2543rd largest city in the United States . Greenwood is currently declining at a rate of -1.53% annually and its population has decreased by -13.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,205 in 2010. Greenwood reached it's highest population of 22,400 in 1970. Spanning over 13 miles, Greenwood has a population density of 1,066 people per square mile.
The average household income in Greenwood is $54,764 with a poverty rate of 36.63%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $572 per month, and the median house value is $87,900. 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 Greenwood was:
- Black or African American: 73.07%
- White: 25.52%
- Asian: 0.76%
- Other race: 0.46%
- Two or more races: 0.19%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Greenwood, Mississippi is 13,151 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 13,766.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 15,205.
Greenwood, Mississippi Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 37,318 | -406 | -1.09% |
| 2020 | 37,724 | -406 | -1.08% |
| 2019 | 38,130 | -406 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 38,536 | -850 | -2.21% |
| 2017 | 39,386 | -579 | -1.47% |
| 2016 | 39,965 | -479 | -1.20% |
| 2015 | 40,444 | -498 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 40,942 | -127 | -0.31% |
| 2013 | 41,069 | -124 | -0.30% |
| 2012 | 41,193 | -1,307 | -3.17% |
| 2011 | 42,500 | -520 | -1.22% |
| 2010 | 43,020 | 0.00% |
Greenwood Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,259 | 73.07% |
| White | 3,583 | 25.52% |
| Asian | 107 | 0.76% |
| Some Other Race | 64 | 0.46% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.19% |
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Greenwood Population by Race
Greenwood Population Pyramid $2021
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Greenwood Population by Age
Greenwood Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,924 | 2.79 | 51 |
| Non Family | 2,131 | 1.09 | 45.7 |
| Female | 1,342 | 4.77 | 32.7 |
| Married | 1,290 | 3.35 | 80.4 |
| Male | 161 | 4.28 | 39.8 |
4.05
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
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Greenwood Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 729 | 8.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 794 | 9.19% |
| High School Graduate | 3,329 | 38.54% |
| Some College | 1,436 | 16.63% |
| Associates Degree | 453 | 5.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,257 | 14.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 639 | 7.40% |
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Greenwood Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Greenwood Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,919 | 4,533 | 664 |
| White | 2,501 | 2,368 | 1,138 |
| Hispanic | 137 | 137 | 64 |
| Other Race | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| Asian | 53 | 49 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 27 |
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%.
Greenwood Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,748
Average Earnings
$39,381
Average Male
$22,364
Average Female
Greenwood Earnings by Educational Attainment
Greenwood Language by Age
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Greenwood Language
98.88% of Greenwood residents speak only English, while 1.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.57% of the population.
Greenwood Language
Greenwood Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,044 | 4,736 | 47.15% |
| White | 3,475 | 195 | 5.61% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 64 | 46.72% |
| Other | 64 | 64 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 107 | 37 | 34.58% |
| Multiple | 27 | 19 | 70.37% |
36.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.02%
Male Poverty Rate
41.39%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Greenwood
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenwood is Other, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenwood is White, with 5.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.53%.
Greenwood Poverty
Greenwood Poverty Rate by Education
Greenwood Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
26.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.9%
Male Marriage Rate
21.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Greenwood Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Greenwood Marital Status
Greenwood Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 99 | 3.49% |
| Black | 43 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 4 | 7.55% |
Greenwood Veterans by Race
Greenwood Veterans by Education
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8.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
Greenwood Veterans by Education
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49.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.8%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Greenwood Employment by Age
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Greenwood Employment by Race
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Greenwood Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
1.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.77% of Greenwood residents were born in the United States, with 89.66% having been born in Mississippi. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Greenwood Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 13,151 | -205 | -1.53% |
| 2020 | 13,356 | -205 | -1.51% |
| 2019 | 13,561 | -205 | -1.49% |
| 2018 | 13,766 | -237 | -1.69% |
| 2017 | 14,003 | -290 | -2.03% |
| 2016 | 14,293 | -252 | -1.73% |
| 2015 | 14,545 | -240 | -1.62% |
| 2014 | 14,785 | -136 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 14,921 | -66 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 14,987 | -999 | -6.25% |
| 2011 | 15,986 | -176 | -1.09% |
| 2010 | 16,162 | -2,263 | -1.30% |
| 2000 | 18,425 | -481 | -0.26% |
| 1990 | 18,906 | -1,209 | -0.62% |
| 1980 | 20,115 | -2,285 | -1.07% |
| 1970 | 22,400 | 1,964 | 0.92% |
| 1960 | 20,436 | 2,375 | 1.24% |
| 1950 | 18,061 | 3,294 | 2.03% |
| 1940 | 14,767 | 3,644 | 2.87% |
| 1930 | 11,123 | 3,330 | 3.62% |
| 1920 | 7,793 | 1,957 | 2.93% |
| 1910 | 5,836 | 2,810 | 6.79% |
| 1900 | 3,026 | 0.00% |