Greenwood is a city located in Sebastian County Arkansas. Greenwood has a 2024 population of 9,720. It is also the county seat of Sebastian County. Greenwood is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,524 in 2020.
The average household income in Greenwood is $73,008 with a poverty rate of 11.56%. The median age in Greenwood is 37.1 years: 35.1 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,429 | 88.32% |
| Two or more races | 548 | 5.74% |
| Other race | 416 | 4.36% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 58 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,953 | 2.38 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Married | 2,364 | 2.96 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Non Family | 1,126 | 1.12 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 394 | 2.38 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 69 | 2.75 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 381 | 5.93% |
| Associates Degree | 531 | 8.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 894 | 13.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 793 | 12.35% |
| High School Graduate | 1,941 | 30.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 109 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 1,772 | 27.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,843 | 5,402 | 1,592 |
| Hispanic | 393 | 364 | 69 |
| Other Race | 219 | 190 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 190 | 16 |
| Native American | 79 | 79 | 10 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,408 | $86,375 | $46,671 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,866 | $83,977 | $62,500 |
| High School Graduate | $34,464 | $38,426 | $28,799 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,247 | $52,398 | $43,544 |
| Some College | $42,865 | $51,992 | $34,940 |
$47,247
Average Earnings
$52,398
Average Male
$43,544
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.79% of Greenwood residents speak only English, while 4.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,183 | 832 | 10.17% |
| Other | 416 | 149 | 35.82% |
| Hispanic | 783 | 149 | 19.03% |
| Multiple | 548 | 103 | 18.8% |
11.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.39%
Male Poverty Rate
12.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenwood is Other, with 35.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenwood is White, with 10.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.89% |
| Some College | 11.62% |
| High School | 5.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.71% |
| Male Employed | 6.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,047 | $86,337 |
| Households | $63,232 | $73,008 |
| Married Families | $83,269 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,154 | $37,428 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.3%
Male Marriage Rate
59.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
601
Number of Veterans
580
Male Veterans
21
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 284 |
| Second Gulf War | 164 |
| Korea | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 172 |
| 65 to 74 | 152 |
| 35 to 54 | 130 |
| 18 to 34 | 104 |
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 561 | 8.82% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 12.94% |
| Black | 7 | 20.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.37%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.4%
Born in Greenwood
98.09%
Native Born
1.91%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
98.09% of Greenwood residents were born in the United States, with 56.4% having been born in Arkansas. 0.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,965 | 49 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 9,916 | 49 | 0.5% |
| 2027 | 9,867 | 49 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 9,818 | 49 | 0.5% |
| 2025 | 9,769 | 49 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 9,720 | 49 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 9,671 | 61 | 0.63% |
| 2022 | 9,610 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2021 | 9,607 | 83 | 0.87% |
| 2020 | 9,524 | 118 | 1.25% |
| 2019 | 9,406 | 13 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 9,393 | -26 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 9,419 | 47 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 9,372 | 42 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 9,330 | 35 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 9,295 | -19 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,314 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2012 | 9,315 | 62 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 9,253 | 146 | 1.6% |
| 2010 | 9,107 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,112 | 3,128 | 78.51% |
| 1990 | 3,984 | 667 | 20.11% |
| 1980 | 3,317 | -6,648 | -66.71% |