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Northwest

North Carolina · 703 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 $38,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $110,400. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
703
+5%since 2000
from 671 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
98 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 94 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+21%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6157548941K1K2000201020202024Northwest
2024885
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,333
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,347
+36%since 2000
from $16,419 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(207)
Black59.5%(418)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(52)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score67%(471)
Diversity Score
67
+32%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwest, North Carolina?

Northwest, North Carolina has about 703 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwest, North Carolina earns about $38,333 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 $110,400, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Northwest, North Carolina?

About 16.3% 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 15.9% 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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