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Greenwood, Mississippi Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Greenwood, Mississippi is 13,983 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest city in Mississippi. The median household income is $34,659, the median home value is $98,500, and the median age is 35.4.

The population has declined 15.7% since 2010 (16,162 → 13,627).

13,983

Population

1134

People / sq mi

$34,659

Median Income

$98,500

Median Home Value

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Greenwood covers 12.3 sq mi of land at 1134 people per square mile.

About Greenwood, MS

What sets Greenwood apart is money: median household income runs $34,659, below the US median of $78,538. With 13,983 residents, Greenwood is a city in Mississippi. It ranks #29 among cities in Mississippi by population.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $34,659, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 21.7%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $98,500, with typical rent around $743.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US cities: 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.6%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Greenwood city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Greenwood city had a population of 16,162 in 2010 and 13,627 in 2024, a -15.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 16,162 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.17%.

2010 · 16K20102024
Greenwood city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

13,627

Population (2024)

16,162

Population (2010)

16,162

Peak (2010)

-1.17%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201016,162
201115,986
201214,987
201314,921
201414,785
201514,545
201614,293
201714,003
201813,766
201913,561
202014,637
202114,381
202213,974
202313,783
202413,627

Race & Ethnicity

White25.3%
Black or African American70.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$34,659

Median Household Income

$25,643

Per Capita Income

21.7%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$98,500

Median Home Value

$743

Median Rent

54.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

83.5%

High School+

23.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

86.3%

Public Transit

3.6%

Work From Home

19.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.9%

Foreign Born

97.4%

Non-English at Home

2.1%

Veterans

18.1%

With Disability

86.2%

Health Insurance

81.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management32.7%
Manufacturing19.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.5%
Agriculture & Mining4.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate3.7%
Construction3.1%
Retail Trade3.0%
Public Administration2.7%
Information0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greenwood, Mississippi has a population of 13,983 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest city in Mississippi.

The median household income in Greenwood, Mississippi is $34,659, with 21.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Greenwood, Mississippi is $98,500, with median monthly rent at $743 and a homeownership rate of 54.1%.

The median age in Greenwood, Mississippi is 35.4 years. The population is 43.4% male and 56.6% female.

The population has declined 15.7% since 2010 (16,162 → 13,627).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.