Greenwood, Mississippi
Greenwood: County seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
About
Greenwood is a city located in the county of Itawamba in the U.S. state of Mississippi. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,205 and a population density of 463 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 13,457 inhabitants.
The city was created 194 years ago in 1829.
Quick Facts about Greenwood
| Population : | 13,457 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Mississippi (United States) |
| County : | Itawamba County |
| Different from : | Greenville |
| Phone Area Codes : | 662 |
| Area : | 32.87 km2 |
| Altitude : | 131 feet / 40 meters |
| Capital city : | Greenwood is capital of Leflore County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1830 (194 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 20:12:11 (25th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 38930 |
| Density : | 409 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -12.99% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Greenwood is located at 34°13'4"N 88°30'36"W (34.2178800, -88.5100500).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Greenwood decreased by 12.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 15,205 | - | census |
| 2011 | 15,986 | 4.89% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,987 | -6.67% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,921 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,785 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,545 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,293 | -1.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,003 | -2.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 13,766 | -1.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 13,561 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 13,457 | -0.77% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 15,366 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 14,970 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 15,194 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 14,970 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 92.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 89.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 635 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
Greenwood zip code is 38930.
County name: Leflore, County
fips: 28083
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $199,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,395 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $524 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,115 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,683 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.30 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 24,785 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 146,027 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,656 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $86,905 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $43,976 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,499 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 772 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 652 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 84 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,373 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 77 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,393 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 5,724.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.61 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 49.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $109,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,138 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $498 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $833 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,436 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 1.97 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 41.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,834 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 65,638 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 96,298 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,739 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $50,067 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,321 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 792 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 432 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 315 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 178 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 576 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 35 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 670 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 7,480.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.20 |
People born in Greenwood (64)
People born in Greenwood, including athletics competitor Valerie Brisco-Hooks, writer Donna Tartt, recording artist; soul singer and pianist Betty Everett, .
List
- Sam Jacobs (Catholic bishop) he was born in 04/03/1938
- Mulgrew Miller (American pianist) he was born in 13/08/1955
- Guitar Slim (American blues musician) he was born in 10/12/1926
- Hubert Sumlin (American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist and singer) he was born in 16/11/1931
- Alphonso Ford (American basketball player (1971-2004)) he was born in 31/10/1971
- Nick Weatherspoon (American basketball player) he was born in 20/07/1950
- Furry Lewis (blues guitarist and songwriter) he was born in 06/03/1895
- Gerald Glass (American basketball player) he was born in 12/11/1967
- Webb Franklin (American politician) he was born in 13/12/1941
- Lewis Perdue (American writer) he was born in 01/05/1949
- Aldon Smith (American football player, linebacker) he was born in 25/09/1989
- Tonea Stewart (American actress and university professor) she was born in 03/02/1947
- Carrie Nye (American actress (1936-2006)) she was born in 14/10/1936
- Fenton Robinson (American Chicago blues singer and guitarist) he was born in 23/09/1935
- Joshua Meador (American film special effects artist and animator (1911-1965)) he was born in 12/03/1911
- Louis Coleman (American baseball player) he was born in 04/04/1986
- Cleo Lemon (American football player) he was born in 16/08/1979
- Paul Maholm (American baseball player) he was born in 25/06/1982
Schools in Greenwood
College & universities near Greenwood, MS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175829 | Itawamba Community College | Fulton (MS) | 38843-1099 |
Post offices near Greenwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Moorevill Post Office | Mooreville (MS) | 38857 |
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Other cities in Itawamba County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Itawamba County , MS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 3,846 | City in and county seat of Itawamba County, Mississippi |
| Mantachie | 1,119 | City in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America |
| Oakland | 492 | Town in Yalobusha County, Mississippi |
| Tremont | 465 | Human settlement in Itawamba County, Mississippi, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Greenwood distances to largest Mississippi cities
