Greenwood County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Greenwood County, KS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 83% of counties in Kansas
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Greenwood County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,919 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.1 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.78% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 45.0 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,666 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Greenwood County declined by 14.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 5,919 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Greenwood County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 25.2% of residents. That is 8.5 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 996 16.8% -6.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 952 16.1% -4.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,231 20.8% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,489 25.2% +8.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.7% of the people living in Greenwood County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 50.3% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Greenwood County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Greenwood County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,070 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.40% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Greenwood County is about 19% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Greenwood County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $45,833 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $714 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.5% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Greenwood County is about 5.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $714 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Greenwood County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 145 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Greenwood County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.4 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.8 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 145 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,500 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,610 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 242 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Wichita County (7.0 min), Scott County (7.1 min), Greeley County (7.2 min).
Slowest:
Linn County (31.3 min), Miami County (30.8 min), Jefferson County (30.3 min).
The average commute time in Greenwood County is about the same as in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Greenwood County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Greenwood County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Greenwood County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Greenwood County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.1 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.3% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.1% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Greenwood County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Greenwood County, KS compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood County, KS | 5,919 | $60,070 #1/2 | $45,833 #2/2 | 17.4 min #2/2 |
| Lyon County, KS | 32,186 | $59,942 | $63,714 | 11.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greenwood County, Kansas.
How many people live in Greenwood County, Kansas?
About 5,919 people live in Greenwood County, Kansas, in 2,666 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 45.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 8 years.
Is Greenwood County, Kansas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Greenwood County, Kansas has 5 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 6% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Greenwood County, Kansas an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 0.8 times the median household income ($45,833 against $60,070), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $714 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Greenwood County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Greenwood County, Kansas is only 3.4%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Greenwood County, Kansas?
15.2% of adults in Greenwood County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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