Greenwood, Florida facts for kids
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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 town in Jackson County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida Panhandle and located in North Florida, specifically Northwest Florida. The population was 539 at the 2020 census.
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History
The Town of Greenwood was settled in 1824, and was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1927.
Geography
The approximate coordinates for the Town of Greenwood are 30°52′25″N 85°9′45″W / 30.87361°N 85.16250°W (30.873517, –85.162431).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12 km2), all land. Greenwood is ten miles from the county seat, Marianna, and the town of Malone. Both are much larger than Greenwood, and most residents of the area go to school or work in either of those two towns.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Greenwood has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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2010 and 2020 census
| 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% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 539 people, 213 households, and 154 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 686 people, 260 households, and 181 families residing in the town.
Transportation
State Road 71
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
