Greenwood, IL Demographics

A map of Greenwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	420	258	83.7%	79.6%
Hispanic	55	52	11.0%	16.0%
Multiracial	19	9	3.8%	2.8%
Asian	8	1	1.6%	0.3%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.6%

Greenwood, Illinois has an estimated population of 502, a dramatic increase from the 324 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 11.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenwood has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greenwood, that probability was 33.9% in 2020 and 28.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenwood is ranked the 931st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Greenwood was ranked the 1050th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenwood's White Population

420 residents of Greenwood, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenwood is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Greenwood ranks 1119th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's White population has grown by an estimated 62.8%. White residents' share of Greenwood's population has increased from 79.6% to 83.7%.

Greenwood is more White than neighboring Wonder Lake (72.1% White), Bull Valley (82.2% White), Hebron (68.8% White), and McCullom Lake (77.4% White). Greenwood is less White than neighboring Ringwood (91.8% White).

Greenwood's Black Population

0 residents of Greenwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenwood is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Greenwood ranks 782nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Greenwood's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Greenwood is less Black than neighboring Ringwood (0.5% Black), and Hebron (1% Black).

Greenwood's Asian Population

8 residents of Greenwood, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenwood is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Greenwood ranks 812th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Asian residents' share of Greenwood's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.

Greenwood is more Asian than neighboring Wonder Lake (0.9% Asian), Ringwood (0.5% Asian), Hebron (0% Asian), and McCullom Lake (0% Asian). Greenwood is less Asian than neighboring Bull Valley (2.6% Asian).

Greenwood's Hispanic Population

55 residents of Greenwood, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenwood is lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Greenwood ranks 158th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenwood's population has decreased from 16.0% to 11.0%.

Greenwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Ringwood (3.6% Hispanic). Greenwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Wonder Lake (22.8% Hispanic), Bull Valley (12.6% Hispanic), Hebron (27% Hispanic), and McCullom Lake (17.5% Hispanic).

Greenwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Greenwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greenwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenwood ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenwood's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Greenwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wonder Lake (2.7% Native American/Other), Bull Valley (0.2% Native American/Other), and Hebron (0.1% Native American/Other).

Greenwood's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Greenwood, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenwood is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Greenwood ranks 1013th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 111.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenwood's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.8%.

Greenwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Wonder Lake (1.6% Multiracial), Bull Valley (2.4% Multiracial), Ringwood (3.6% Multiracial), and Hebron (3.1% Multiracial). Greenwood is less Multiracial than neighboring McCullom Lake (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.