Greenwood, MS

Greenwood is home to roughly 13,983 residents. Greenwood was founded in 1830 and sits in Leflore County. The median age is 35.4 and the median household income is $34,659. Homes carry a median value of $98,500, and about 54% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (70.6%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

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

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

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

Greenwood has 13 public schools — 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

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

Violent and property crime rates for Greenwood vs Mississippi and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

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.

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

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

Greenwood was founded in 1830 and sits in Leflore County. Elevation ~40 m.