Greenwood, MS Demographics

A map of Greenwood's Population by Race

Greenwood, Mississippi had a population of 14,490 in 2020. It was 25.2% White, 70.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 1.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Greenwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenwood is the 29th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Greenwood's White Population

3,646 residents of Greenwood identify as White, or 25.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Greenwood considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenwood is ranked #322 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Greenwood is more White than neighboring Sidon (3.9% White), Itta Bena (4.8% White), Mississippi Valley State University (16.4% White), Cruger (19.8% White), and Schlater (25% White).

Greenwood's Black Population

10,198 residents of Greenwood identify as Black, or 70.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Greenwood considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenwood is ranked #103 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Greenwood is less Black than neighboring Sidon (93.9% Black), Itta Bena (92.3% Black), Mississippi Valley State University (73.7% Black), Cruger (76.5% Black), and Schlater (72.5% Black).

Greenwood's Asian Population

154 residents of Greenwood identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Greenwood roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenwood is ranked #49 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Greenwood is more Asian than neighboring Sidon (0% Asian), Itta Bena (0% Asian), Cruger (0% Asian), and Schlater (0% Asian).

Greenwood's Hispanic Population

209 residents of Greenwood identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Greenwood roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenwood is ranked #270 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Greenwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Sidon (1% Hispanic), and Schlater (0% Hispanic). Greenwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Itta Bena (1.5% Hispanic), Mississippi Valley State University (7.3% Hispanic), and Cruger (3% Hispanic).

Greenwood's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Greenwood identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Greenwood roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenwood is ranked #304 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Greenwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sidon (0% Native American/Other), and Schlater (0% Native American/Other). Greenwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Itta Bena (0.3% Native American/Other), Mississippi Valley State University (0.9% Native American/Other), and Cruger (0.4% Native American/Other).

Greenwood's Multiracial Population

265 residents of Greenwood identify as Multiracial, or 1.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Greenwood roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenwood is ranked #298 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Greenwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Sidon (1.3% Multiracial), Itta Bena (1.1% Multiracial), Mississippi Valley State University (0.6% Multiracial), and Cruger (0.4% Multiracial). Greenwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Schlater (2.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.