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Greenwood, MS
City in Leflore County, Mississippi.
Population
14,086
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,142
ZIP codes
0
Greenwood and its ZIP codes
Greenwood at a glance
- Greenwood is about 18 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 29th among 420 cities and towns in Mississippi.
- The median household income is $35,473, 37% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $108,900 (36% below Mississippi) and median rent is $678 a month.
Local data for Greenwood, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenwood, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,473
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$108,900
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
52.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (714), Mexican Americans (402), German Americans (244).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Leflore County. PPP loans are for Greenwood.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,584
12,090 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,765
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$205M
FY 2026, $7,218 per person
How people get to work
Greenwood, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenwood, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
528
5.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenwood, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
20.9%
U.S. 12.1% +8.8 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.6%
U.S. 11.1% +3.5 pts
Cities near Greenwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SidonTown | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Itta BenaCity | 8.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.8 |
| SchlaterTown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Morgan CityTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CrugerTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| CarrolltonTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| North CarrolltonTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| MoorheadCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| SunflowerTown | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| HolcombCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| DoddsvilleTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| GlendoraVillage | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| TchulaTown | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| RulevilleCity | 26 mi | 2.5 |
| WinonaCity | 26 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenwood, MS in?
- Greenwood is in Leflore County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Greenwood, MS?
- About 14,086 people live in Greenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenwood?
- Nearby places include Sidon (7.4 mi), Itta Bena (8.6 mi), Mississippi Valley State University (9.6 mi), Schlater (13 mi), Morgan City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023