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Greenwood, Arkansas, in Sebastian county, is 14 miles SE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 117 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Fort Smith metropolitan area. Greenwood has a population of 7,112.
In Greenwood, about 68% of adults are married. Greenwood is considered a city for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, Greenwood had a median family income of $41,278. Greenwood is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Greenwood finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Greenwood ($4,250). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 76% of housing units in Greenwood are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Greenwood pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Greenwood, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.
Greenwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Greenwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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