Greenwood, Missouri

Greenwood is a city in Jackson and Cass counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 5,221 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.[6]

Greenwood, Missouri
City
Location of Greenwood, Missouri in Jackson County
Coordinates: 38°51′3″N 94°20′47″W
Country	United States
State	Missouri
Counties	Jackson Cass
Founded	1867
Government
• Mayor	Levi Weaver
Area [1]
• Total	5.25 sq mi (13.59 km^2)
• Land	5.23 sq mi (13.56 km^2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km^2)
Elevation	942 ft (287 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	5,221
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	5,833
• Density	1,114.44/sq mi (430.31/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	64034
Area code(s)	816
FIPS code	29-29494[4]
GNIS feature ID	0718834[5]
Website	www.greenwoodmo.com

History

Greenwood was laid out in 1867.[7] A post office called Greenwood has been in operation since 1866.[8] The city was incorporated in 1963.[9]

Geography

Greenwood is located at 38°51′3″N 94°20′47″W (38.850808, -94.346256).[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.97 square miles (10.28 km²), all land.[11] The town has a small creek running through it in the southwest. The area that constitutes Greenwood is mainly lightly wooded and open fields northeast of its rail line, along with several small ponds. The area southwest of the rail line is mostly suburban, featuring housing along with a small downtown area.

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1880	234		—
1890	296		26.5%
1960	488		—
1970	925		89.5%
1980	1,315		42.2%
1990	1,505		14.4%
2000	3,952		162.6%
2010	5,221		32.1%
2019 (est.)	5,833	[3]	11.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 5,221 people, 1,769 households, and 1,412 families living in the city. The population density was 1,315.1 inhabitants per square mile (507.8/km²). There were 1,838 housing units at an average density of 463.0 per square mile (178.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.7% White, 5.1% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 1,769 households, of which 51.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.2% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.30.

The median age in the city was 32.2 years. 32.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 34% were from 25 to 44; 20.6% were from 45 to 64; and 6.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 3,952 people, 1,352 households, and 1,122 families living in the city. The population density was 978.3 people per square mile (377.7/km²). There were 1,407 housing units at an average density of 348.3 per square mile (134.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.07% White, 2.25% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population.

There were 1,352 households, out of which 49.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% were non-families. 13.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city the population was spread out, with 32.6% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 43.5% from 25 to 44, 12.9% from 45 to 64, and 4.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $62,574, and the median income for a family was $65,313. Males had a median income of $42,173 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,586. About 2.9% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Greenwood is served by the Lee's Summit R-VII School District. This includes Greenwood Elementary School located inside Greenwood and both Summit Lakes Middle School and Lee's Summit West High School located in southern Lee's Summit.

Transportation

Major roads

• Route 150 – A highway linking Greenwood to Southern Lee's Summit, Grandview, and to Overland Park at State Line Road.

Wildlife

Fauna

Greenwood has a very typical amount of biodiversity for the region it is in. There are three species of snake that can be found in Greenwood, they are the garter snake, plain-bellied water snake and the ring-necked snake. In the creek you can also find the common snapping turtle. The creek also contains many toad and frog species including the bullfrog. Some white-tailed deer find portions of their range running through Greenwood. Many of Missouri's common spider species can be found in Greenwood such as the wolf spider, cellar spider, and brown recluse. Greenwood also contains a healthy opossum population. Small mammals such as the eastern cottontail, raccoon, and some mice species can be found be in small numbers. Greenwood's creek contains several species of fish including bluegills. Many species of birds such as the Canada goose and cardinal live in or migrate through Greenwood on a season to season basis. Many of Greenwood's households are home to domestic animals such as dogs and cats which are a common sight in the yards of Greenwood.

See also

• Kansas City Universities – List of Kansas City Area Colleges and Universities
  • Lee's Summit schools – List of close private schools and colleges
• Lee's Summit Roads – List of close major roads

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. https://www.marc.org/Data-Economy/Metrodataline/General-Information/Statistical-Areas
7. "Jackson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
8. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
9. "Our History". City of Greenwood, MO. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
10. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
12. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

External links

• City of Greenwood