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Greenwood, Arkansas

Introduction to Greenwood, Arkansas

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.

Greenwood History

Greenwood was established in 1851. It became the county seat of the newly formed Sebastian County. The city was named after Judge Alfred Burton Greenwood. It became a major business center during the American Civil War. It was officially incorporated on November 22, 1884. The Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad first entered the area in 1887. The city suffered severe damage by a Tornado in April 1968.

Greenwood and nearby Attractions

  • Fort Smith Trolley Museum
  • Bob Burns Museum
  • Fort Smith National Historic Site
  • Cherokee Landing State Park
  • Mount Magazine State Park

Things To Do In Greenwood

During your stay in Greenwood you can spend your leisure time at the Town Square, which was the site of the Sebastian County Court House. The Bell Park is one of the city's finest parks offering two ball fields, picnic facilities, horseshoe pits, playground areas, and a volleyball court. Golf lovers can visit the Vache Grass County Club, which features an 18-hole golf course. One can enjoy shopping at the Towne West Shopping Center.

Greenwood Transportation

Fort Smith Regional Airport can be reached within several minutes.

Greenwood Higher Education

Westark College is nearby. The University of Arkansas-Main Campus, Arkansas Tech University, and Northeastern State University also offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Greenwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyGreenwood Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 8%Greenwood People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 14%Greenwood College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Greenwood Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Greenwood, AR

Comparing Greenwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population78
Female Share of the Population43
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men27
Age of the Population22
Well-Paid Single Women26
Racial Diversity23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty710
People in Middle Class or Better510
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income49

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Affordability of Rents62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime45
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