Population 6,422 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greenwood
Household size in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Greenwood run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.78 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.6 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 40.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.9 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.6 | 43.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.0 | +3.6 | +2.3 |
Greenwood skews a little older than the country: its median age is 41.6, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 44.6, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 12.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Greenwood: 5.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greenwood
Renters in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 26.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.7% | 28.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.6% | 27.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Greenwood own their homes; 26.6% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Greenwood: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1986 | 1979 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1982 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Greenwood is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1990, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1986 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $858 | $1,037 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $890 | $1,109 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $992 | $1,228 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,314 | $1,514 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$455 | +$477 | +$606 |
The median renter in Greenwood pays $1,314 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $455 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 31.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greenwood
Bachelor's degrees in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 27.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 29.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 31.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 35.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Greenwood have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 18.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 87.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.9% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.9% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.7% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Greenwood never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 5.5 points, even as the national rate rose. Of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greenwood
| Period | Greenwood | Delaware | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 8.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Greenwood has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 37 Delaware cities with 5,000+ people, only three have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greenwood compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 2.48 | 41.6 | 5.7% | 26.6% | 6.5% | 1990 | $1,314 | 18.9% | 80.7% | 2.6% |
| Farmington | 2.59 | 40.8 | 3.8% | 21.6% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,743 | 17.6% | 87.9% | 3.8% |
| Cocked Hat | 2.61 | 39.7 | 9.1% | 31.5% | 5.0% | 1989 | $1,201 | 17.0% | 77.8% | 3.8% |
| Woodenhawk | 2.24 | 42.7 | 4.4% | 22.0% | 10.2% | 1989 | $1,090 | 16.4% | 76.9% | 0.0% |
| Vernon | 2.20 | 51.0 | 3.8% | 26.8% | 8.6% | 1995 | $1,766 | 23.8% | 86.5% | 5.4% |
| Bridgeville | 2.61 | 41.2 | 19.0% | 23.0% | 8.0% | 1994 | $1,320 | 19.1% | 82.1% | 4.0% |
| Houston | 2.62 | 41.8 | 8.5% | 12.4% | 4.4% | 1995 | $1,272 | 15.1% | 87.6% | 3.0% |
| Harrington | 2.44 | 42.4 | 12.1% | 22.8% | 3.7% | 1983 | $1,395 | 23.8% | 92.1% | 6.0% |
| Coverdale Crossroads | 3.03 | 32.8 | 21.1% | 19.6% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,007 | 15.6% | 80.1% | 5.3% |
| Ellendale | 2.96 | 35.2 | 20.0% | 14.9% | 6.8% | 1998 | $1,228 | 16.2% | 88.1% | 6.2% |
| Smithville | 2.62 | 46.1 | 12.4% | 24.5% | 9.5% | 1985 | $1,095 | 21.5% | 87.8% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greenwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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