City · Arkansas
Greenwood, Arkansas
Greenwood, city, in Sebastian County, Arkansas. Greenwood had 9,793 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,516 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,616 (±37). GEOID 0528780.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,793
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,516 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,616 ±37
Median household income
$66,844
±$7,287 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$182,900
±$16,278 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$836
±$81 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Greenwood and what county is it in?
Greenwood is a city in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It covers 11.4 square miles of land, 831 residents per square mile in 2020.
Greenwood is in the Fort Smith, AR-OK metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Greenwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,793 people lived in Greenwood on July 1, 2025, up 2.7% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 9,516 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,616 (±37).
| Measure | Greenwood | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,616 ±37 | 128,900 | +229 |
| Households | 3,841 ±238 | 52,181 | +349 |
| Average household size | 2.48 ±0.15 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,121 ±268 | 57,470 | +434 |
Greenwood's population since 2000
From 7,112 in 2000 to 9,793 in 2025: up 37.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Greenwood as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Greenwood?
The median resident of Greenwood is 38.6 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.7%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greenwood | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 ±2.9 | 38.0 | +3.4 |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±3.6 pts | 23.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% ±5.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±3.6 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.7% ±3.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.2% ±4.2 pts | 66.2% | −8.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8% ±1.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8% ±3.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.6% ±3.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 18.3% ±3.5 pts | 22.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6% ±2.4 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5% ±2.7 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.5% ±5.2 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9% ±3.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±4.7 pts | 85.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Greenwood earn?
Half of Greenwood's 3,841 households earn less than $66,844 a year (±$7,287), against $57,790 in Sebastian County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $70,765 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greenwood | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,844 ±$7,287 | $57,790 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,201 ±$19,306 | $87,364 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,353 ±$8,618 | $34,992 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% ±3.6 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.2% ±6.8 pts | 19.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8% ±3.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±1.8 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7% ±4.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Greenwood?
Owners occupy 74.4% of Greenwood's occupied homes and renters 25.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,900 by its owner (±$16,278). The median renter pays $836 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greenwood | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,900 ±$16,278 | $176,200 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $836 ±$81 | $886 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8% ±12.4 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,227 ±$119 | $1,255 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.4% ±5.1 pts | 61.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.6% ±5.1 pts | 38.6% | – |
| Housing units | 4,121 ±268 | 57,470 | +434 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7% ±9.1 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.5% ±3.9 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.2% ±3.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Greenwood building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Greenwood in 2025 (5 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Greenwood work and get to work?
79.9% of Greenwood's workers drive alone and 11.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes.
| Measure | Greenwood | Sebastian County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6% ±5.2 pts | 60.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9% ±5.8 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2% ±4.1 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.4% ±4.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min ±2.3 | 19.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Greenwood?
1 census tract lies mostly in Greenwood, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.02Sebastian County | 3,872 | $57,273 |
| Tract 102.01Sebastian County | 5,001 | $63,973 |
| Tract 101.02Sebastian County | 5,761 | $79,808 |
| Tract 103.01Sebastian County | 6,476 | $67,802 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Greenwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Greenwood compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Greenwood is the 3,262nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 41st-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Greenwood ranks 48th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 41st | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 79th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 72nd | 197 |
| Median household income | 48th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 27th | 197 |
| Median home value | 55th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 92nd | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 148th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th | 189 |
| Median age | 82nd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 41st | 197 |
| Work from home | 30th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 37th | 197 |
Greenwood's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Greenwood with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Greenwood?
15 of the 57 figures for Greenwood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Greenwood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Greenwood.