Greenwood, Indiana

City of Greenwood, Indiana
City

The Commercial Historic District

Location in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 39°36′41″N 86°07′05″W / 39.61139°N 86.11806°W / 39.61139; -86.11806Coordinates: 39°36′41″N 86°07′05″W / 39.61139°N 86.11806°W / 39.61139; -86.11806
Country United States
State Indiana
County Johnson
Government
 • Mayor Mark W. Myers (R)
Area[1]
 • Total 21.23 sq mi (54.99 km2)
 • Land 21.23 sq mi (54.99 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 804 ft (245 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 49,791
 • Estimate (2014[3]) 54,491
 • Density 2,345.3/sq mi (905.5/km2)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP codes 46142-46143
Area code(s) 317
FIPS code 18-29898[4]
GNIS feature ID 0435464[5]
Website www.greenwood.in.gov

Greenwood is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 49,791 at the 2010 Census, and increased to 54,491 in the Census 2014 estimates. It is home to the Greenwood Park Mall. Greenwood is located between Indiana State Road 37 and Interstate 65. The city shares a border with Indianapolis and is the most populous suburb in the southern portion of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Area.

History

The first inhabitants of the area currently known as Greenwood were the Delaware Indians (Lenape), but by 1813, Kentucky and Indiana militias dispersed or killed all the Delaware Indians in the area. Greenwood was then first known as "Smocktown" or "Smock's Settlement", and it became "Greenfield" in 1825. Since this clashed with another Greenfield located in Hancock County, the name of the settlement was changed to Greenwood. Some claim the town's name was in honor of Samuel Greenwood, who platted the community in 1872.

Greenwood was incorporated as a town under Indiana law in 1864[6] and became a fifth-class city in 1960.[7]

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Greenwood has a total area of 21.231 square miles (54.99 km2), of which 21.23 square miles (54.99 km2) (or 100%) is land and 0.001 square miles (0.00 km2) (or 0%) is water.[1]

Airport

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1880448—
189086292.4%
19001,50374.4%
19101,6087.0%
19201,90718.6%
19302,37724.6%
19402,4995.1%
19503,06622.7%
19607,169133.8%
197011,86965.6%
198019,32762.8%
199026,26535.9%
200036,03737.2%
201049,79138.2%
Est. 201454,491[3]9.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 49,791 people, 19,615 households, and 12,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,345.3 inhabitants per square mile (905.5/km2). There were 21,339 housing units at an average density of 1,005.1 per square mile (388.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.1% White, 1.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 19,615 households of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.8% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 36,037 people, 14,931 households, and 9,600 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,524.8 people per square mile (975.0/km²). There were 16,042 housing units at an average density of 1,123.9 per square mile (434.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.54% White, 0.44% African American, 0.19% Native American, 1.36% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.69% from other races, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.91% of the population.

There were 14,931 households out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $46,176, and the median income for a family was $57,298. Males had a median income of $40,291 versus $28,936 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,003. About 4.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over

Schools

Public schools

Greenwood has two public school corporations: Greenwood Community School Corporation,[9] and Center Grove Community School Corporation.[10]

Greenwood Community School Corporation

High School

Middle School

Elementary Schools

Center Grove Community School Corporation

High School

Middle Schools

Elementary Schools

Private schools

City Parks

  • Greenwood Community Center
  • Craig Park
  • Westside Park
  • Northeast Park
  • Northwest Park
  • Northwest Annex
  • Summerfield Park
  • Old City Park
  • Trails Park
  • City Center Park
  • Children's Garden Park
  • Woodmen Park
  • Surina Square Park
  • University Park
  • Freedom Park
  • Independence Park
  • Greenwood Community Garden[15]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. 1 2 "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ Branigin, Elba L. (1913). History of Johnson County, Indiana. B. F. Bowen & Company. p. 531.
  7. ↑ "GREATER SOUTHEAST". http://www.polis.iupui.edu/. IUPUI. Retrieved 27 January 2015. External link in |website= (help)
  8. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ Administrator. "Home". gws.k12.in.us. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  10. ↑ "Center Grove Community School Corporation / Overview". centergrove.k12.in.us. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  11. ↑ "Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic School". ol-g.org. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  12. ↑ "Saints Francis: Home". ssfcschool.org. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  13. ↑ "Greenwood Christian Academy". gcak12.org. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  14. ↑ "Suburban Christian School". suburbanbaptist.org. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
  15. ↑ "City of Greenwood, Indiana". in.gov. Retrieved 27 January 2015.

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