City · Missouri
Greenwood, Missouri
Greenwood, city, mostly in Jackson County (94.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Cass County, Missouri. Greenwood had 6,315 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,021 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,013 (±139). GEOID 2929494.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,315
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,021 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,013 ±139
Median household income
$107,250
±$16,011 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$286,100
±$24,800 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$1,809
±$244 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Greenwood and what county is it in?
Greenwood is a city mostly in Jackson County (94.7% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Cass County, Missouri. It covers 5.2 square miles of land, 1,154 residents per square mile in 2020.
Greenwood is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 14 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 5,700 | 94.7% |
| Cass County | 321 | 5.3% |
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 6,315 people lived in Greenwood on July 1, 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 6,021 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,013 (±139).
| Measure | Greenwood | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,013 ±139 | 719,976 | −234 |
| Households | 2,263 ±189 | 306,798 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.21 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,263 ±189 | 336,288 | no clear change |
Greenwood's population since 2000
From 3,952 in 2000 to 6,315 in 2025: up 59.8%. 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 41.2 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 14.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.0%.
| Measure | Greenwood | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 ±4.6 | 37.0 | +6.9 |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±3.6 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.3% ±5.8 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±3.5 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% ±4.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.8% ±6.4 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.6 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±3.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±1.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5% ±4.2 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.9% ±4.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6% ±2.2 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.4% ±8.1 pts | 34.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.6% ±5.9 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4% ±3.3 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 2,263 households earn less than $107,250 a year (±$16,011), against $68,577 in Jackson County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $112,361 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Greenwood | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,250 ±$16,011 | $68,577 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $119,248 ±$9,051 | $92,204 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,916 ±$3,833 | $39,559 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.3% ±2.8 pts | 19.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±1.5 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 99.0% ±1.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 92.1% of Greenwood's occupied homes and renters 7.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $286,100 by its owner (±$24,800). The median renter pays $1,809 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Greenwood | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $286,100 ±$24,800 | $230,500 | +$76,267 |
| Median gross rent | $1,809 ±$244 | $1,197 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±17.8 pts | 41.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,709 ±$87 | $1,639 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.1% ±5.2 pts | 59.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.9% ±5.2 pts | 40.9% | – |
| Housing units | 2,263 ±189 | 336,288 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±17.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 99.0% ±1.6 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.3% ±5.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
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 28 new housing units in Greenwood in 2025 (28 in single-family houses), 4.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
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?
74.2% of Greenwood's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.0 minutes.
| Measure | Greenwood | Jackson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 75.2% ±5.5 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.2% ±8.2 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.7% ±5.0 pts | 15.8% | +8.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.0 min ±2.9 | 23.4 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 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 135.02Jackson County | 6,444 | $110,080 |
| Tract 604.02Cass County | 3,204 | $139,250 |
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 Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Greenwood is the 4,306th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 116th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Greenwood ranks 37th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 116th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 96th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 173rd | 420 |
| Median household income | 37th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 57th | 420 |
| Median home value | 56th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 5th | 398 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 89th | 404 |
| Median age | 124th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 19th | 418 |
| Work from home | 110th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 100th | 420 |
Greenwood's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, 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?
25 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.