Greenwood is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Greenwood’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
The overall education level of Greenwood citizens is substantially higher than the typical US community, as 32.67% of adults in Greenwood have at least a bachelor's degree, and the average American community has 21.84%.
The per capita income in Greenwood in 2022 was $43,074, which is wealthy relative to Missouri, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $172,296 for a family of four.
Greenwood is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Greenwood home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Greenwood residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Greenwood include German, Irish, English, European, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Greenwood is English. Other important languages spoken here include Portuguese and Arabic.
