Greenwood is an unincorporated community in Midland County, Texas, located on the western edge of the city of Midland. It is part of the Midland metropolitan area, in the heart of the Permian Basin, one of the nation's most productive oil-producing regions. The community has roughly 2,000 residents, though its population has grown alongside Midland's energy-driven expansion. Greenwood's roots reach back to the 1890s, when it developed as a farming community on the open plains west of Midland. The discovery and development of Permian Basin oil transformed the region in the twentieth century, and Greenwood evolved from an agricultural settlement into a residential community tied to Midland and the oil industry. That history is reflected in its mix of older rural homes, newer suburban construction, and the oil-field landscape that surrounds it. Public education is provided by the Greenwood Independent School District, which serves students from the community and the surrounding western Midland County area and functions as the community's institutional center. The community also supports local churches and a volunteer fire department, maintaining a small-town character despite its proximity to a growing city. Greenwood's identity is closely tied to its school district, which has anchored the community through its transition from farming to energy. The surrounding landscape of mesquite flats, oil-field roads, and scattered ranches reflects the working character of western Midland County, where the Permian Basin's oil industry has long dominated the economy. Many residents commute into Midland for work, while others are tied directly to the oilfield services, logistics, and support businesses that operate across the region. For residents, Greenwood offers a quieter, lower-density alternative to Midland itself, with the city's employment, shopping, medical facilities, and airport only minutes away.