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Cost of living in Greenwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Greenwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Greenwood is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Greenwood is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Greenwood is $87,552.
The median income in Greenwood is $35,473.
Greenwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Greenwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Greenwood | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 53 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Greenwood, MS Weather
The average high in Greenwood is 74.2° and the average low is 52.8°.
There are 74.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 54.8 inches of precipitation each year with 0.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Greenwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 54.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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1 Reviews & Comments About Greenwood
I lived in Greenwood from '61-'81 and have spent time going back for family and friends. I can remember when G'wood was a thriving town, bustling with business and wholesome activities in the 60s and 70s. No more. White flight along with an agenda of appeasement for the downtrodden coupled with white guilt absolutely destroyed the area. It isn't even a shadow of it's former self. Crime is rampant and areas to stay away from have become larger. Greenwood took pride in keeping higher paying jobs out of the City/County for many decades. Planters and Businesses were probably responsible for most of this. The "powers that be" would Never allow common citizens to "rise" financially or socially as I saw it. The ending will probably be along the lines of Greenwood becoming another Tchula or Mound Bayou with the Hospital, Private Prisons, City and County Government being the main employers. For any of you there still holding on, may I offer...........Get OUT while you can.
You can easily cover things to see in a day and then spend an hour at the Crystal Grill for an excellent meal. I can not in good conscience recommend a Motel there aside from the Alluvian and it will cost you....big time for a nice room.
But you'll be safe and please don't venture out too far after dark. And lock your vehicle. You're Welcome.
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Greenwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Greenwood
The current population in Greenwood is 14,086. The population has decreased 11.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,086 | 0.7% |
| 2023 | 13,983 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 14,242 | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 14,521 | 5.0% |
| 2020 | 13,826 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 14,040 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 14,280 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 14,496 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 14,780 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 15,734 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 15,873 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 15,834 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 15,298 | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 15,542 | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 15,870 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Greenwood
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Greenwood is:
25.6% White with 3,599 White residents.
69.8% African American with 9,826 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 60 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 68 Other residents.
0.3% Two Or More with 45 Two Or More residents.
3.3% Hispanic with 459 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Greenwood | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25.6% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 69.8% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Greenwood
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Greenwood is 53.4% female with 7,517 female residents.
Greenwood is 46.6% male with 6,568 male residents.
| Gender | Greenwood | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Greenwood for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Greenwood completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Greenwood completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Greenwood completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Greenwood completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Greenwood completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Greenwood completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Greenwood completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Greenwood completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Greenwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Greenwood | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Greenwood, Mississippi
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7.6% of households in Greenwood earn Less than $10,000.
13.4% of households in Greenwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.7% of households in Greenwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
15.9% of households in Greenwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.5% of households in Greenwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.3% of households in Greenwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.3% of households in Greenwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.9% of households in Greenwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.7% of households in Greenwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.6% of households in Greenwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Greenwood | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.7% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.9% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.5% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.3% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.3% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.9% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.6% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
