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Greenwood, DE

Founded 1856Sussex CountyElev. 14 m
Population
1,800
Median home
$230,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Greenwood

Greenwood is home to roughly 1,800 residents. Greenwood was founded in 1856 and sits in Sussex County. The median age is 32.4 and the median household income is $72,063. Homes carry a median value of $230,000, and about 44% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.3%). Around 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 35 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
1,800
Median age
32.4
Median household income
$72,063
Per-capita income
$31,252
Poverty rate
5.4%
High-school grad or higher
82.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
Unemployment
1%
Avg. commute
34.7 min
Work from home
6.7%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.3%
Hispanic or Latino26.8%
Black27.8%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts27.8%
Production, transportation & material moving24.2%
Sales & office21.3%
Service16.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$230,000
Median gross rent
$1,318/mo
Owner-occupied
43.7%
Median year built
1992
Households
650
Avg. household size
2.77

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Greenwood has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Woodbridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education CenterElementaryGrades -1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime53% below national
Greenwood183
Delaware399
United States386
↓ 65% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime12% above national
Greenwood2,192
Delaware1,959
United States1,952
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Greenwood Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Greenwood.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sussex County
Coastal floodingVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Greenwood is in Sussex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Greenwood was founded in 1856 and sits in Sussex County. Elevation ~14 m.

Map of Greenwood
Greenwood, DE
Where Greenwood is
WilmingtonDoverNewarkMiddletownMilfordSmyrnaGreenwood
Historic places

1 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Todd's Chapel
Notable people from Greenwood
Simeon S. PennewillThomas Alexander SmithEarle D. WilleyHugh M. MorrisMary Rawlinson CreasonMary Ann Sorden Stuart
People searches in Greenwood
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Nearby cities
Bridgeville (6 mi)Harrington (8 mi)Ellendale (9 mi)Houston (9 mi)Seaford (10 mi)Milford (11 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Greenwood, DE (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Greenwood, Delaware.

Kenneth C Williamson, 63
Greenwood · Sussex County · 19950
AKA X Chris, Chris Williamson
Joseph R Williams, 44
Greenwood · Sussex County · 19950
AKA J Williams, Joseph Williams
Jason D Robinson, 51
Greenwood · Sussex County · 19950
AKA J Robinson, Jason Robinson
Brian J Baker, 33
Greenwood · Sussex County · 19950
AKA Brian Baker, Brian James Baker
Brian R Hill, 44
Greenwood · Sussex County · 19950
AKA Brian Hill, Brian Rory Hill
Mark A Custis, 50
Greenwood · Sussex County · 19950
AKA Antonia Custis, Antonio Custis
Robert R Thompson, 33
Greenwood · Sussex County · 19950
AKA Robert Ralph Thompsn Jr, Robert Thompson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Greenwood — frequently asked

What is the population of Greenwood, Delaware?
Greenwood has a population of about 1,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Greenwood?
The median home value in Greenwood is $230,000, and the median gross rent is $1,318/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Greenwood safe? What is the crime rate?
Greenwood Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 183 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Greenwood face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sussex County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, winter weather, cold wave.
How many schools are in Greenwood?
Greenwood has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Greenwood?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Greenwood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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