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Northwoods

Missouri · 3,579 residents (2025 est.) · 0.698 sq mi
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Northwoods has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,330. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,020 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $76,000. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,623
−22%since 2000
from 4,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,191 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 6,652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+20%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,579 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Northwoods
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,330
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,625
+34%since 2000
from $19,803 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+1%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,000
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+16%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(290)
Black92.5%(4,293)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(10)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.6%(724)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.8%(210)
Black92.1%(3,335)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(78)
Diversity Score18.6%(674)
Diversity Score
19
+19%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.7 min
+117%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−80.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+25.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwoods, Missouri?

Northwoods, Missouri has about 3,623 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northwoods, Missouri?

The typical household in Northwoods, Missouri earns about $45,330 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwoods, Missouri expensive?

In Northwoods, Missouri, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Northwoods, Missouri?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Northwoods, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwoods, Missouri?

About 24.8% of people in Northwoods, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northwoods, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Northwoods, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,483 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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