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Greenwood, NE
Village in Cass County, Nebraska.
Population
601
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,461
ZIP codes
0
Greenwood and its ZIP codes
Greenwood at a glance
- Greenwood is about 57 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- The median household income is $90,774, 19% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,000 (26% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,283 a month.
Local data for Greenwood, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenwood, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,774
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$177,000
Median rent
$1,283/mo
Homeownership
84.6%
Bachelor's or higher
20.9%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (49), Swedish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Greenwood.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,957
6,206 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,296
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$226M
FY 2026, $8,483 per person
How people get to work
Greenwood, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle2.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenwood, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
695
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
403
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 13°F
32.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenwood, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Greenwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaverlyCity | 5.4 mi | 2.5 |
| AshlandCity | 6.2 mi | 1.4 |
| AlvoVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Prairie HomeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.5 |
| MurdockVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MemphisVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Linoma BeachCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Beacon ViewCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| EagleVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| South BendVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ElmwoodVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| DaveyVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MeliaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| CerescoVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WannCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| WaltonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenwood, NE in?
- Greenwood is in Cass County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Greenwood, NE?
- About 601 people live in Greenwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenwood?
- Nearby places include Waverly (5.4 mi), Ashland (6.2 mi), Alvo (6.8 mi), Prairie Home (7.9 mi), Murdock (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023