Greenwood, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenwood, Florida
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| Town of Greenwood | |
Greenwood Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
"True Southern Living...in Northwest Florida"
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Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Jackson |
| Settled | 1824 |
| Incorporated | 1927 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.56 sq mi (11.82 km2) |
| • Land | 4.56 sq mi (11.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 539 |
| • Density | 118.10/sq mi (45.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
32443
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-27600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283427 |
Greenwood is a small town located in Jackson County, Florida, in the Florida Panhandle. It's part of Northwest Florida. In 2020, about 539 people lived here. The town's motto is "True Southern Living...in Northwest Florida."
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History of Greenwood
The area where Greenwood is located was first settled in 1824. It officially became a town in 1927. This means it has been a recognized municipality for nearly 100 years!
Geography and Location
Greenwood is located at coordinates 30°52′25″N 85°9′45″W / 30.87361°N 85.16250°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The town covers an area of about 4.8 square miles (11.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
Greenwood is about ten miles away from Marianna, which is the county seat. It's also close to the town of Malone. Many people who live in Greenwood go to school or work in these larger nearby towns.
Climate
Greenwood has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild, not too cold.
Population and People
The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This is called a census.
Here's how Greenwood's population has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 293 | — | |
| 1960 | 427 | — | |
| 1970 | 449 | 5.2% | |
| 1980 | 577 | 28.5% | |
| 1990 | 474 | −17.9% | |
| 2000 | 735 | 55.1% | |
| 2010 | 686 | −6.7% | |
| 2020 | 539 | −21.4% | |
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Greenwood's Population in 2010 and 2020
The census also collects information about the different groups of people living in a town. This table shows the racial makeup of Greenwood in 2010 and 2020.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 449 | 319 | 65.45% | 59.18% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 208 | 174 | 30.32% | 32.28% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 3 | 3 | 0.44% | 0.56% |
| Asian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.15% | 0.37% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 7 | 20 | 1.02% | 3.71% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18 | 21 | 2.62% | 3.90% |
| Total | 686 | 539 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2020, there were 539 people living in Greenwood. These people made up 213 households, with 154 of them being families. In 2010, there were 686 people, 260 households, and 181 families.
Transportation
The main road that goes through Greenwood is State Road 71. This road helps people travel to and from the town.
Gallery
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Great Oaks, Bryan Plantation
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Historic Erwin House
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Historic Penders Store
See also
In Spanish: Greenwood (Florida) para niños
