Greenwood County, Kansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Greenwood County, Kansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Greenwood County, Kansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Greenwood County, Kansas. The estimated population of Greenwood County, Kansas is 6,049 people, with a median age of 48.2.

We can look at the total population in Greenwood County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,049
+0.65%
-2.86%
2020
6,010
 -1.17% -
2019
6,081
 -1.22% -
2018
6,156
 -1.14% -
2017
6,227
 - -

Population of Greenwood County, Kansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
91.4%
92.4%
 -1.08%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Native
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Hispanic
4.2%
3.7%
 +13.51%
Asian
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
3.5%
 -11.43%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Greenwood County, Kansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.2 -0.82% 47.1 +0.64% 49.3 -0.6%
2020 48.6 0% 46.8 0% 49.6 +0.2%
2019 48.6 -0.21% 46.8 +0.21% 49.5 -0.4%
2018 48.7 +0.21% 46.7 -0.43% 49.7 +0.61%
2017 48.6 - 46.9 - 49.4 -

The median age of Greenwood County, Kansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 380 -7.32% 325 -0.76% 352 317
10 to 19 347 +6.72% 389 -6.03% 370 361
20 to 29 296 +6.35% 218 -3.57% 314 208
30 to 39 297 +3.43% 363 -10.69% 306 325
40 to 49 350 -13.6% 280 +12.67% 304 316
50 to 59 473 +0.39% 452 +0.84% 474 454
60 to 69 453 -6.17% 501 -15.33% 425 423
70+ 525 +1.46% 578 -1.56% 532 568

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Greenwood County, Kansas is $46,783.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Greenwood County.

  • Under 25
    $32,344.00
  • 25 to 44
    $47,444.00
  • 45 to 64
    $61,454.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,325.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Greenwood County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Greenwood County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Greenwood County, Kansas is currently $67,212.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.93% of households in Greenwood County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Greenwood County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.68%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    30.27%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.41%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.93%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Greenwood County is $29,676.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Greenwood County by the total population of Greenwood County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Greenwood County, Kansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Greenwood County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.90%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Greenwood County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Greenwood County over the age of 16 is 4,934.

Of those people, a total of 59.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Greenwood County is 58.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 285 42.80% 5.70%
20 to 24 years 265 83.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 257 93.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 263 73.40% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 681 88.40% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 675 80.90% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 560 77.50% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 452 56.90% 0.80%
65 to 74 years 864 33.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 632 8.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Greenwood County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,674 59.90% 2.00%
Black or African American 21 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 55 69.10% 10.50%
Asian 11 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 83.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 161 58.40% 8.50%
Hispanic or Latino 147 76.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,583 59.80% 2.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Greenwood County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Greenwood County is 2,875, with median earnings of $34,043.00.

Women in Greenwood County, Kansas earning approximately 69.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,875 $34,043.00
Male 1,630 $38,185.00
Female 1,245 $26,637.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 290 $60,000.00
Business and Financial 60 $55,357.00
Computer and Mathematical 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $76,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $26,667.00
Legal 13 $33,438.00
Educational and Library 205 $39,554.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $22,386.00
Healthcare Practitioners 134 $45,536.00
Healthcare Support 231 $18,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $32,000.00
Food Preparation and Serving 106 $13,125.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $27,708.00
Personal Care and Service 104 $20,000.00
Sales 203 $22,150.00
Office and Administrative Support 314 $30,227.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 96 $22,016.00
Construction and Extraction 247 $34,479.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 149 $39,464.00
Production 284 $36,591.00
Transportation and Material Moving 138 $38,750.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 232 $62,727.00 58 $44,167.00
Business and Financial 8 $59,000.00 52 $50,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $76,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Community and Social Service 1 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 13 $33,438.00
Educational and Library 45 $51,625.00 160 $36,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 18 $21,136.00
Healthcare Practitioners 29 $39,583.00 105 $45,625.00
Healthcare Support 79 $35,601.00 152 $8,438.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $31,750.00 10 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $2,499.00 60 $14,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 88 $23,750.00 7 $75,750.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $21,932.00 65 $13,958.00
Sales 56 $41,071.00 147 $20,450.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $38,906.00 265 $29,563.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $21,573.00 11 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 244 $34,792.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 142 $39,881.00 7 $0.00
Production 248 $36,818.00 36 $34,643.00
Transportation and Material Moving 112 $43,611.00 26 $33,088.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,537 households in Greenwood County, with an average household size of 2.36 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,689 families in Greenwood County with an average family size of 2.91 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,215 215 259 848
Average Household Size 2.92 3.49 2.97 1.08
Total Families 1,215 215 259 0
Average Household Size 2.92 3.02 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 1,689 families in Greenwood County, 10.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Greenwood County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,696 housing units in Greenwood County, Kansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,537 68.64%
Vacant 1,159 31.36%

12.04% of the total 3,696 housing units in Greenwood County are rental units. This is approximately 445 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,963 are occupied by the owner - or 53.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Greenwood County is $604.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Greenwood County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    129
  • Less than $500
    145
  • $500 to $999
    257
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    43
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Greenwood County is $67,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Greenwood County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    802
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    492
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    232
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    106
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    177
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    110
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    35
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Greenwood County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Greenwood County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,251
  • 1940 to 1949
    232
  • 1950 to 1959
    492
  • 1960 to 1969
    271
  • 1970 to 1979
    527
  • 1980 to 1989
    320
  • 1990 to 1999
    233
  • 2000 to 2009
    241
  • 2010 to 2013
    129
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Greenwood County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    172
  • 1 vehicle available
    649
  • 2 vehicles available
    773
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    943

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Greenwood County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Greenwood County that commute to work in a particular way.

24.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Greenwood County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    437
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    639
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    233
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    159
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    154
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    152
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    309
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    80
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    47
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    174
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    262
  • 90 or more minutes
    100

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Greenwood County, Kansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Greenwood County, Kansas

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