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Greenwood, Mississippi, in Leflore county, is 84 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 113 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 18,425.
In Greenwood, about 36% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Greenwood is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The city is known for its large population of single adults.
There is an unusually large share of women in Greenwood.
In 2000, Greenwood had a median family income of $26,393.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Greenwood ($32,950). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 49% of housing units in Greenwood are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. People in Greenwood pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Greenwood, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Greenwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Greenwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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