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Greenwood, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
1,564
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,970
ZIP codes
0
Greenwood and its ZIP codes
Greenwood at a glance
- Greenwood is about 3.8 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,345, 14% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,200 (28% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,316 a month.
Local data for Greenwood, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenwood, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,345
Poverty rate
8.4%
Median home value
$252,200
Median rent
$1,316/mo
Homeownership
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Haitian Americans (286), Irish Americans (139), German Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Greenwood.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.81B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
How people get to work
Greenwood, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenwood, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenwood, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Greenwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FarmingtonTown | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| BridgevilleTown | 5.6 mi | 4.8 |
| HarringtonCity | 8.2 mi | 2.7 |
| EllendaleTown | 8.9 mi | 0.4 |
| HoustonTown | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 2.8 |
| SeafordCity | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| MilfordCity | 12 mi | 9.9 |
| BladesTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Federalsburg, MDTown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Denton, MDTown | 14 mi | 5.3 |
| GeorgetownTown | 14 mi | 5 |
| Williston, MDCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| FeltonTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| West Denton, MDCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MiltonTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenwood, DE in?
- Greenwood is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Greenwood, DE?
- About 1,564 people live in Greenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenwood?
- Nearby places include Farmington (4.3 mi), Bridgeville (5.6 mi), Harrington (8.2 mi), Ellendale (8.9 mi), Houston (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023