Greenwood, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenwood
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Location of Greenwood in McHenry County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.66 sq mi (6.88 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 324 |
| • Density | 121.99/sq mi (47.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60097 (Wonder Lake) and 60098 (Woodstock)
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-31667 |
Greenwood is a small village located in McHenry County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a commuter village, which means many people who live there travel to nearby cities for work, especially within the large Chicago metropolitan area.
Greenwood officially became a village on April 4, 1995. In 2020, about 324 people lived there.
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Geography of Greenwood
Greenwood is found at coordinates 42°23′29″N 88°23′12″W. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
Land Area
According to the 2010 census, Greenwood covers a total area of about 1.86 square miles (4.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Main Roads in Greenwood
Several important roads help people get around Greenwood and connect it to other places. These include:
- Greenwood Road
- Howe Road
- West Wonder Lake Road
- Thompson Road
- Wondermere Road
- Allendale Road
- Miller Road
Population and People
The number of people living in Greenwood has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 137 | — | |
| 2000 | 244 | — | |
| 2010 | 255 | 4.5% | |
| 2020 | 324 | 27.1% | |
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Who Lives in Greenwood?
The 2020 census collected information about the people living in Greenwood. This helps us understand the different backgrounds of its residents.
Most people in Greenwood are White. However, the village is also home to people from various other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and those of mixed heritage. A growing number of residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
This mix of people makes Greenwood a diverse community.
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Location of Greenwood in McHenry County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
See also
In Spanish: Greenwood (Illinois) para niños
