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Greenwood, Florida
Town of Greenwood
Greenwood Town Hall
Greenwood Town Hall
Motto(s): 
"True Southern Living...in Northwest Florida"
Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
Location in Jackson County and the state of Florida
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
 (2020)
 • Total 539
 • Density 118.10/sq mi (45.60/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
32443
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.

History

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

Geography

The exact coordinates for the Town of Greenwood are 30°52′25″N 85°9′45″W / 30.87361°N 85.16250°W / 30.87361; -85.16250 (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
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 and 2020 census

Greenwood racial composition
(Hispanics excluded from racial categories)
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
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

  • Florida 71.svg State Road 71

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See also

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