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Northwest

North Carolina · 735 residents · 7.171 sq mi
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Northwest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,711. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $105,400. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
735
+10%since 2000
from 671 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+9%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
6157548941K1K2000201020202024Northwest
2024885
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,711
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,758
+14%since 2000
from $16,419 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(178)
Black71.8%(482)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.8%(341)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.6%(210)
Black66.7%(490)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(24)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.5%(422)
Diversity Score
57
+13%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+69%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest, North Carolina?

Northwest, North Carolina has about 735 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northwest, North Carolina?

The typical household in Northwest, North Carolina earns about $38,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwest, North Carolina expensive?

In Northwest, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest, North Carolina?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Northwest, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwest, North Carolina?

About 8.9% of people in Northwest, North Carolina 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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