Greenwood County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Name: Greenwood County, Kansas Demographics
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Greenwood County, Kansas has a population of 5,919, the 57th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $60,042 and the median home value is $88,700. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Greenwood County Quick Facts

Population 5,919

Median Household Income $60,042

Median Home Value $88,700

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment Rate 3.4%

Median Age 47.8 years

Homeownership Rate 80.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.6%

High School Graduation 93.1%

Cities/Places 9

Population 5,919 57th of 105

Median Income $60,042 19% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment 3.4%

How Greenwood County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	5,956	5,919	-0.6%
Median household income	$58,276	$60,042	+3.0%
Median home value	$82,600	$88,700	+7.4%

Median Household Income

Greenwood

$60,042

$74,275

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Greenwood

$88,700

$217,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.5%

$25K-$50K 24.1%

$50K-$100K 35.7%

$100K+ 22.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

5.4%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

5.8%

$35K-$40K

6.5%

$40K-$45K

2.4%

$45K-$50K

5.1%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

16.2%

$75K-$100K

11.2%

$100K-$125K

5.7%

$125K-$150K

6.0%

$150K-$200K

6.3%

$200K+

4.7%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9%|National: 5.2%

58.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.5%

Renter 19.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $715/mo 14.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

15.0%

35-54

21.3%

55-74

31.3%

75+

11.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Greenwood County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Eureka	2,223	$48,828	22.4%	$79,200
Madison	925	$52,500	12.5%	$51,600
Severy	175	$29,946	14.9%	$29,700
Hamilton	158	$35,625	2.5%	$19,800
Fall River	148	$46,500	22.3%	$39,700
Climax	46	$68,750	0.0%	$45,800
Neal	27	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Piedmont	27	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Virgil	23	$38,750	8.7%	$22,500

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Population Overview

Greenwood County is located in Kansas with a total population of 5,919. It is the 57th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenwood County is 47.8 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenwood County is $60,042. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $88,700. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Greenwood County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Greenwood County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 13.6%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Greenwood County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Greenwood County, Kansas?

Greenwood County has a population of 5,919, making it the 57th most populous county in Kansas.

What is the median income in Greenwood County?

The median household income in Greenwood County is $60,042 with a poverty rate of 13.9%.

How many cities are in Greenwood County, Kansas?

Greenwood County contains 9 Census-designated places.