Greenwood
City in Leflore County, Mississippi
Greenwood is a city in Leflore County, Mississippi, with 14,490 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sidon, 7.2 miles S.
- 14,490residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 12.3 sq miland area · 31.9 km²
- 1,175 / sq mipopulation density
- 38930ZIP code
About Greenwood
Greenwood is a city in and the county seat of Leflore County, Mississippi, United States. It is located approximately 96 miles north of the state capital, Jackson, at the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta; Memphis, Tennessee is 130 miles to its north. As of the 2020 census, Greenwood had a population of 14,490. It is the principal city of the Greenwood Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The first European-American settlement in the area was established in 1834 next to the Yazoo River. A nearby settlement was founded by Chief Greenwood Leflore. The city was incorporated as "Greenwood" in 1844. It became a center of cotton planting in the 19th century, as it is located in the fertile Mississippi delta, and became a port for shipping cotton to markets along the Mississippi. Railroads built in the 1880s bolstered the local economy, especially the cotton business. In the first half of the 20th century, Cotton growing and processing became largely mechanized, reducing the need for sharecroppers and farmerworkers. Later in the 20th century, some farmers shifted to corn and soybeans.
Sally Humphreys Gwin planted 1,000 oak trees along the city's Grand Boulevard. Kwame Ture gave his "Black Power" speech in Greenwood in 1966.
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Living in Greenwood
- Median household income
- $35,473
- Median home value
- $108,900
- Median rent
- $678/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Greenwood had 14,490 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,490 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,175 per sq mi (454 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Greenwood at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Leflore County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 14,490 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.34 sq mi (31.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi (0.92 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.5125° N, 90.1990° W |
| ZIP code | 38930 |
| Official website | greenwoodms.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2829340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Greenwood
- Sidon7.2 mi S
- Itta Bena7.4 mi W
- Mississippi Valley State University8.4 mi W
- Schlater12.3 mi NW
- Morgan City12.6 mi SW
- Cruger13.3 mi S
- Carrollton16.0 mi E
- North Carrollton16.1 mi E
- Moorhead18.2 mi W
- Sunflower19.6 mi W
- Doddsville21.2 mi NW
- Holcomb21.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood
What county is Greenwood in?
Greenwood is in Leflore County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Greenwood, MS?
14,490 people lived in Greenwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Greenwood, MS?
The ZIP code of Greenwood is 38930.
What is the elevation of Greenwood?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Greenwood?
Sidon (7.2 mi), Itta Bena (7.4 mi), Mississippi Valley State University (8.4 mi), Schlater (12.3 mi), Morgan City (12.6 mi).
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