Greenwood, Florida Explained

Greenwood, Florida
Official Name:Town of Greenwood
Settlement Type:Town
Motto:"True Southern Living...in Northwest Florida"[1]
Mapsize:250x200px
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Government Type:Mayor-Council
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Bryan S. Johnson
Leader Title1:Councilors
Leader Name1:Charles “Jacky” Ditty,
Ben Rogers, and
Charles Sanders
Leader Title2:Town Clerk
Leader Name2:Alicia L. Corder
Leader Title3:Town Attorney
Leader Name3:George Little
Established Title:Settled
Established Date:1824
Established Title2:Incorporated
Established Date2:1927[2]
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[3]
Area Total Km2:11.82
Area Land Km2:11.82
Area Water Km2:0.00
Area Total Sq Mi:4.56
Area Land Sq Mi:4.56
Area Water Sq Mi:0.00
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:539
Population Density Km2:45.60
Population Density Sq Mi:118.10
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:30.8736°N -85.1625°W
Elevation M:35
Elevation Ft:115
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:32443
Area Code:850
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:12-27600[4]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0283427[5]

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.

History

The Town of Greenwood was settled in 1824, and was officially incorporated as a municipality in 1927.[1] [2]

Geography

The exact coordinates for the Town of Greenwood are (30.873517, –85.162431).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.8sqmi, 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

2010 and 2020 census

Greenwood racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
!Race!Pop 2010[7] !Pop 2020[8] !% 2010!% 2020
White (NH)44931965.45%59.18%
Black or African American (NH)20817430.32%32.28%
Native American or Alaska Native (NH)330.44%0.56%
Asian (NH)000.00%0.00%
Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH)000.00%0.00%
Some other race (NH)120.15%0.37%
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH)7201.02%3.71%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)18212.62%3.90%
Total686539100.00%100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 539 people, 213 households, and 154 families residing in the town.[9]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 686 people, 260 households, and 181 families residing in the town.[10]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 735 people, 296 households, and 200 families residing in the town. The population density was 153.3sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 335 housing units at an average density of 69.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 66.67% White, 26.94% African American, 1.22% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 1.90% from other races, and 2.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.72% of the population.

In 2000, there were 300 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.99.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $35,750. Males had a median income of $24,583 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,243. About 9.1% of families and 17.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Town History. townofgreenwood.org.
  2. Web site: FLORIDA CITIES BY INCORPORATION YEAR WITH INCORPORATION & DISSOLUTION INFO. www.flcities.com.
  3. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. October 31, 2021.
  4. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. January 31, 2008.
  5. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  6. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. April 23, 2011. February 12, 2011.
  7. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Greenwood town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  8. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Greenwood town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  9. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Greenwood town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.
  10. Web site: S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Greenwood town, Florida. United States Census Bureau.