Greenwood, Louisiana facts for kids
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Greenwood, Louisiana
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Suburban town
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| Town of Greenwood | ||
Greenwood Municipal Complex
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| Motto(s):
Gateway to Louisiana
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Location of Greenwood in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Louisiana |
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| Parish | Caddo | |
| Founded | 1839 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.01 sq mi (23.34 km2) | |
| • Land | 8.99 sq mi (23.29 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) | |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,166 | |
| • Rank | CD: 3rd | |
| • Density | 352.01/sq mi (135.91/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP code |
71033
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| Area code(s) | 318 | |
| FIPS code | 22-31705 | |
Greenwood is a town in Caddo Parish, in the northwest part of Louisiana. It's a suburban area, meaning it's near a bigger city. In 2020, about 3,166 people lived there. This makes it the third largest town in Caddo Parish. Greenwood is part of the Shreveport-Bossier City area. It is located about 15 miles west of downtown Shreveport.
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History of Greenwood
Greenwood was founded by European Americans in 1839. This happened after the Caddo people, who originally lived there, moved to what is now Oklahoma.
For many years, starting in the early 1900s, Black citizens in Louisiana faced challenges. They were often prevented from voting until the 1960s. During this time, white leaders mostly ran the state. J. Howell Flournoy, who was born in Greenwood in 1891, served as the Caddo Parish Sheriff for a very long time.
Earnest Lampkins (1928–2018) was a music teacher from Shreveport. He became the supervisor of music for Caddo Parish schools. In 2004, Lampkins was elected as the first Black mayor of Greenwood. He was very active in the community for many years.
Geography and Location
Greenwood is located in the western part of Caddo Parish. Its exact coordinates are 32°26′10″N 93°57′50″W / 32.43611°N 93.96389°W. The main road through town is Greenwood Road, which includes U.S. Route 80 and U.S. Route 79.
Interstate 20 also goes through the northern part of Greenwood. You can get on or off the interstate at exits 3 and 5. Downtown Shreveport is about 15 miles to the east. Waskom, Texas, is only 6 miles to the west. Greenwood is also about 165 miles east of Dallas, Texas. It is about 290 miles northwest of New Orleans.
The United States Census Bureau says Greenwood covers about 9 square miles (23.3 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 212 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,043 | 392.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,092 | 100.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,458 | 17.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,219 | 31.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,166 | −1.6% | |
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Greenwood's population has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1970, only 212 people lived there. By 2010, the population reached its highest at 3,219 people. In 2020, the population was 3,166. Greenwood is still the third largest community in Caddo Parish.
In 2020, there were about 1,351 households in Greenwood. Many of these were married-couple households. The average family size was about 2.8 people. Most adults in Greenwood, about 92.3%, have finished high school. Also, 27.2% of residents have a college degree or higher.
In 2018, the average household income in Greenwood was about $60,809. This makes Greenwood one of the wealthier communities in the Shreveport-Bossier City area.
Different Backgrounds in Greenwood
| Race and ethnicity | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,908 | 60.27% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 859 | 27.13% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.69% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.76% |
| Other/Mixed | 193 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 160 | 5.05% |
For most of its history, Greenwood has had a majority of non-Hispanic white residents. However, like many places in the United States, Greenwood is becoming more diverse.
In 2000, about 77% of the people were White American, and 20.6% were Black or African American. By 2020, the numbers changed. About 60.27% were non-Hispanic white, and 27.13% were Black or African American. The number of people who identify as Hispanic or Latino American has also grown.
Religious Beliefs
Most people in Greenwood are Christian. This is common in northern and central Louisiana. The largest Christian group is Baptists. Many Baptists in Greenwood belong to the Southern Baptist Convention. There are also many Black or African American Baptist churches.
After Baptists, Methodists and Pentecostals are also common. Catholic Christians in Greenwood are part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Shreveport.
See also
In Spanish: Greenwood (parroquia de Caddo, Luisiana) para niños
