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Greenwood, NE


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Greenwood, Nebraska

Greenwood, Nebraska, in Cass county, is 15 miles NE of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 33 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The village is considered part of the Omaha metropolitan area. Greenwood has a population of 544.

The People and Families of Greenwood

In Greenwood, about 60% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Greenwood is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the village is known for having more men than similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenwood had a median family income of $47,500. Greenwood is regarded in the state as a village where many of the people are well-off. The village has a large middle class. Greenwood finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Greenwood Housing

About 92% of housing units in Greenwood are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Greenwood, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 11%Greenwood People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 17%Greenwood Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Greenwood, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men76
Age of the Population54
Racial Diversity57
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use34
Short Commute Times21
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Affordability of Rents32
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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