Greenwood, MO Demographics

A map of Greenwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,102	5,043	84.8%	83.8%
Hispanic	299	291	5.0%	4.8%
Multiracial	234	351	3.9%	5.8%
Black	232	282	3.9%	4.7%
Native American/Other	125	23	2.1%	0.4%
Asian	21	31	0.3%	0.5%

Greenwood, Missouri has an estimated population of 6,013, a less than 1% change from the 6,021 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 3.9% Black, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 29.0% in 2020 and 27.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenwood is ranked the 127th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenwood's White Population

5,102 residents of Greenwood, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenwood is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Greenwood ranks 827th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Greenwood's population has increased from 83.8% to 84.8%.

Greenwood is more White than neighboring Lee's Summit (77.1% White), Lake Lotawana (79.4% White), and Baldwin Park (76.9% White). Greenwood is less White than neighboring Lake Winnebago (95.2% White), and Pleasant Hill (87.1% White).

Greenwood's Black Population

232 residents of Greenwood, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenwood is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Greenwood ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 17.7%. Black residents' share of Greenwood's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.9%.

Greenwood is more Black than neighboring Lake Winnebago (0% Black), Pleasant Hill (0.3% Black), Lake Lotawana (0.5% Black), and Baldwin Park (0% Black). Greenwood is less Black than neighboring Lee's Summit (9.6% Black).

Greenwood's Asian Population

21 residents of Greenwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Greenwood ranks 366th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Asian residents' share of Greenwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Greenwood is more Asian than neighboring Lake Winnebago (0% Asian). Greenwood is less Asian than neighboring Lee's Summit (1.9% Asian), Pleasant Hill (0.6% Asian), Lake Lotawana (2.4% Asian), and Baldwin Park (3.8% Asian).

Greenwood's Hispanic Population

299 residents of Greenwood, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Greenwood ranks 184th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.0%.

Greenwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Winnebago (2.7% Hispanic). Greenwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Lee's Summit (6.1% Hispanic), Pleasant Hill (6.6% Hispanic), Lake Lotawana (9.4% Hispanic), and Baldwin Park (17.3% Hispanic).

Greenwood's Native American/Other Population

125 residents of Greenwood, or 2.1% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenwood ranks 693rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 443.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenwood's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.1%.

Greenwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Winnebago (0% Native American/Other), Lee's Summit (1% Native American/Other), Pleasant Hill (1.1% Native American/Other), Lake Lotawana (0% Native American/Other), and Baldwin Park (0% Native American/Other).

Greenwood's Multiracial Population

234 residents of Greenwood, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenwood is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Greenwood ranks 336th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenwood's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.9%.

Greenwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Winnebago (2.1% Multiracial), and Baldwin Park (1.9% Multiracial). Greenwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Lee's Summit (4.2% Multiracial), Pleasant Hill (4.4% Multiracial), and Lake Lotawana (8.4% 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.