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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northwood

Iowa · 1,956 residents · 3.986 sq mi
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Northwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,314. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $37,400. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,956
−5%vs 2000
vs 2,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
491 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
43.0
−2%vs 2000
vs 43.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Northwood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,314
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,030 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,020
−39%vs 2000
vs $18,167 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.9%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$248
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $340 in 2000
US average: $450
74.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
25.3% rent
1.8
+1%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,976)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(49)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(135)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,948)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(26)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score4.2%(83)
4
−36%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Northwood, Iowa?

Northwood, Iowa has about 1,956 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Northwood, Iowa?

The typical household in Northwood, Iowa earns about $21,314 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwood, Iowa expensive?

In Northwood, Iowa, the median home is worth about $37,400, and the typical rent is about $248 a month.

How educated are people in Northwood, Iowa?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Northwood, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwood, Iowa?

About 12.9% of people in Northwood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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