Overview

Introduction to Greenwood, Mississippi

Greenwood, Mississippi, in Leflore county, is 84 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi and 113 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee.

Greenwood History

The first European settlement was founded here by John Williams in 1830 as a trading post. Not long afterwards, in 1844, it was incorporated as Greenwood in honor of Chief Greenwood Leflore. During the Civil War, the city played a vital role in the renowned Siege of Vicksburg.

Greenwood and Nearby Attractions

  • Museum of the Mississippi Delta
  • Rail Spike Park and Pavilion
  • Yazoo River Trail and Arboretum
  • Greenwood Blues Heritage Museum & Gallery
  • Mississippi Blues Trail

Things To Do In Greenwood

The Yazoo River Trail offers residents and visitors the opportunity to stroll through beautiful forest and meadowland areas in the 45-acre Greenwood-Yazoo River Natural Area. Fans of the legendary bluesman Robert Johnson can visit the Greenwood Blues Heritage Museum and Gallery, which has been dedicated to him. Food and wine enthusiasts can enjoy the Downtown Greenwood Farmers Market, lessons at the Viking Cooking School, and wine tasting at the Winery at Williams Landing.

Greenwood Transportation

Jackson International Airport provides air transportation.

Greenwood Higher Education

Mississippi Valley State University, Mississippi Delta Community College, Holmes Community College and Delta State University are all nearby.

Demographics

People

Total Population14,280
Male Share of the Population47%
Female Share of the Population53%
Senior Citizens13.4%
Employed Population 16+4,707
Age of the Population35

Families

% of people married26.5%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher29.7%
Median Earnings25+$32,100
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$14,929
Median Earnings With High School Degree$30,134

Wealth

Median Family Income$36,185
% Above Poverty Level62.3%
% Below Poverty Level37.7%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time15 minutes
% Working from Home2.1%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.7%
% Using Public Transportation0.3%

Housing

People Living Alone39.3%
Median Gross Rent$508
Median House Value$89,100

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)68.4%
Irish2.9%
English1.6%
German1.6%
Scottish1.2%
Arab1.1%
Lebanese1.1%
French Except Basque0.9%
Italian0.8%
African0.4%
Portuguese0.2%
Polish0.1%
Brazilian0.1%
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Greenwood Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyLeflore County
Standard Zip Codes38930
P.O. Box Zip Codes38935
Phone Area Codes662
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude33.51
Approximate Longitude-90.19

Greenwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationGREENWOOD LEFLORE AP
Distance5.7 miles
Jan Temp35 to 53 F
Apr Temp52 to 75 F
Jul Temp72 to 93 F
Oct Temp53 to 77 F
Annual Precip54.4 inches
StationMINTER CITY 2 SE
Distance14.8 miles
Jan Temp33 to 50 F
Apr Temp51 to 74 F
Jul Temp71 to 92 F
Oct Temp51 to 76 F
Annual Precip58.6 inches
StationLEXINGTON 2 NNW
Distance27.3 miles
Jan Temp33 to 54 F
Apr Temp49 to 75 F
Jul Temp69 to 91 F
Oct Temp50 to 77 F
Annual Precip56.2 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Cruger370$30,833
Itta Bena1,556$23,438
North Carrollton303$44,583
Schlater239$26,875
Sidon443$17,679

Greenwood Public Libraries

Greenwood-leflore Public Library
405 WEST WASHINGTON STREET
Greenwood, Mississippi
(662) 453-3634

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Greenwood Hospitals

Ltac Hospital Of Greenwood
(Proprietary)
1401 River Road Second Floor
(662) 459-2681
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
(Government - Local)
1401 River Road
(662) 459-7000

Greenwood Public Schools

Amanda Elzy High School
604 Elzy Avenue
ZIP: 38930
(662) 453-3394
High
Total Enrollment 437
Amanda Elzy Junior High School
604 Elzy Avenue
ZIP: 38930
(662) 453-9677
Primary
Total Enrollment 335
Bankston Elementary School
1312 Grand Boulevard
ZIP: 38930
(662) 455-7421
Primary
Total Enrollment 303
Career And Technical Center
616 Sycamore Avenue
ZIP: 38930
(662) 455-7414
High
Claudine F Brown Elementary School
Highway 49 S
ZIP: 38930
(662) 453-8622
Primary
Total Enrollment 274
Davis Elementary School
400 Cotton Street
ZIP: 38930
(662) 455-7425
Primary
Total Enrollment 569
East Elementary School
208 Meadowbrook Road
ZIP: 38930
(662) 453-9182
Primary
Total Enrollment 520
Greenwood Alternative School
410 Main Street
ZIP: 38930
(662) 455-8989
Other
Greenwood High School
1209 Garrard Avenue
ZIP: 38930
(662) 455-7450
High
Total Enrollment 693
Greenwood Middle School
1200 Garrard Avenue
ZIP: 38930
(662) 455-3661
Middle
Total Enrollment 391
Leflore County Voc Center
107 Edison Street
ZIP: 38930
(662) 453-7706
High
Threadgill Elementary School
1001 Broad Street
ZIP: 38930
(662) 455-7440
Primary
Total Enrollment 614
W C Williams Elementary School
1300 Carrollton Avenue
ZIP: 38930
(662) 455-7445
Primary
Total Enrollment 307

Greenwood Private Schools

North New Summit School
1203 Sargent John A Pittman Dr
ZIP: 38930
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 149
Pillow Academy
69601 Highway 82 W
ZIP: 38930
Combined Elementary And Secondary
Total Enrollment 755
St Francis Of Assisi School
2607 Highway 82 E
ZIP: 38930
Elementary
Total Enrollment 97
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