Greenwood
A community guide to Greenwood in Mississippi, the United States.
- Population
- 14,490 residents
- Region
- Mississippi
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 33.5162, -90.1795
Community and amenities
Greenwood offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Mississippi: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Greenwood's residents. Visitors passing through Greenwood encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
History
The history of Greenwood is bound up with the broader story of Mississippi. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Greenwood has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Geography and location
Greenwood sits at approximate coordinates 33.5162 latitude and -90.1795 longitude within Mississippi. The terrain and natural features around Greenwood reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Mississippi road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Overview
Greenwood is a populated place in Mississippi, the United States. The community supports 14,490 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Mississippi. Its position within the broader regional network gives Greenwood a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.