Greenwood, Florida Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 803, Greenwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Greenwood is a small community located in Florida, within Jackson County. The total population is 803. It ranks as the 810th most populous out of 955 Census-designated places in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenwood is 40.3 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenwood is $46,023. This is 38% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $96,400. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Greenwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenwood is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 35.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (35.1% vs 14.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 27.4%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Greenwood, Florida is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Florida state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 955 Census-designated places in Florida. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.