Greenwood, Minnesota

Greenwood
City
Motto: 
"City On The Lake"[1]
Location of Greenwood within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Location of Greenwood
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°54′41″N 93°33′16″W / 44.91139°N 93.55444°W / 44.91139; -93.55444
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyHennepin
Incorporated1956[1]
Area
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 • Total
1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2)
 • Land0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2)
 • Water0.68 sq mi (1.75 km2)
Elevation
942 ft (287 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
726
 • Density2,022.28/sq mi (781.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55331
Area code952
FIPS code27-25918[3]
GNIS feature ID0644453[4]
Websitewww.greenwoodmn.com

Greenwood is a community on Saint Albans Bay on Lake Minnetonka in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States just northeast of the community of Excelsior, Minnesota.[5] The population was 688 at the 2010 census.[6]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 square miles (1.58 km2), of which 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2) is land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2) is water.[7] Minnesota State Highway 7 serves as a main route.

History

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Originally part of Excelsior Township, Greenwood was incorporated as an independent city in 1956.[1]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1960520—
197058712.9%
198065311.2%
1990614−6.0%
200072918.7%
2010688−5.6%
20207265.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

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As of the census[9] of 2010, there were 688 people, 290 households, and 223 families living in the city. The population density was 1,911.1 inhabitants per square mile (737.9/km2). There were 327 housing units at an average density of 908.3 per square mile (350.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population.

There were 290 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.1% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% 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 2.70.

The median age in the city was 49.8 years. 19.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 45.2% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.9% male and 48.1% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 729 people, 285 households, and 214 families living in the city. The population density was 2,098.2 inhabitants per square mile (810.1/km2). There were 297 housing units at an average density of 854.8 per square mile (330.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.57% White, 0.69% African American, 0.55% Asian, 1.23% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.47% of the population.

There were 285 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.8% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 18.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 2.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 34.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $102,719, and the median income for a family was $127,013. Males had a median income of $69,375 versus $41,786 for females. The per capita income for the city was $63,200. About 0.4% of families and 0.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.3% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Presidential election results
Precinct General Election Results[10]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2024 46.8% 263 51.4% 289 1.8% 10
2020 47.2% 270 51.6% 295 1.2% 7
2016 45.0% 239 47.3% 251 7.7% 41
2012 57.7% 321 40.7% 226 1.6% 9
2008 55.0% 305 44.1% 245 0.9% 5
2004 62.0% 331 37.1% 198 0.9% 5
2000 60.5% 305 34.9% 176 4.6% 23
1996 56.5% 262 33.8% 157 9.7% 45
1992 51.8% 241 27.3% 127 20.9% 97
1988 67.2% 272 32.8% 133 0.0% 0
1984 75.8% 323 24.2% 103 0.0% 0
1980 62.4% 247 24.0% 95 13.6% 54
1976 68.5% 267 28.5% 111 3.0% 12
1972 70.8% 254 27.9% 100 1.3% 5
1968 62.6% 207 32.6% 108 4.8% 16
1964 59.5% 197 40.5% 134 0.0% 0
1960 69.1% 201 30.6% 89 0.3% 1

Economy

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Greenwood is home to the Old Log Theatre.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "City of Greenwood Minnesota". City of Greenwood Minnesota. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "About Greenwood". www.greenwoodmn.com. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved April 23, 2011.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  10. ^ "Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State - Election Results".
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