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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northwood

North Dakota · 1,166 residents · 1.209 sq mi
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Northwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,905. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $41,100. With a median age of 45.2, 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 45.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,166
+22%vs 2000
vs 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
45.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 47.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
6587969351K1K1990201020202024Northwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 54.5%(53)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 96.5%(76)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.5%(88)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 196.9%(80)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242%(23)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3411%(128)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4411.4%(133)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5410.3%(120)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 648.5%(99)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 7412%(140)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 8414%(163)
US avg: 4%
85 and over5.4%(63)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,905
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,637
−35%vs 2000
vs $17,923 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$286
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $343 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
30.0% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northwood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(945)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.4%(4)
Ancestry
German34.2%(358)
Norwegian25%(262)
English5.5%(58)
French4.8%(50)
Italian3.7%(39)
Scottish2.9%(30)
Swedish2.7%(28)
American1.1%(12)
Czech1.1%(12)
Irish1.1%(12)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.5%(5)
Arab0.3%(3)
Lebanese0.3%(3)
Russian0.3%(3)
Welsh0.3%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−8.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.7%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married37.3%(120)
Married53.4%(172)
Widowed4%(13)
Divorced5.3%(17)
Women 15+
Never married14.7%(57)
Married50.4%(195)
Widowed14.2%(55)
Divorced20.7%(80)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwood, North Dakota?

Northwood, North Dakota has about 1,166 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Northwood, North Dakota?

The typical household in Northwood, North Dakota earns about $20,905 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwood, North Dakota expensive?

In Northwood, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $41,100, and the typical rent is about $286 a month.

How educated are people in Northwood, North Dakota?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Northwood, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwood, North Dakota?

About 8.5% of people in Northwood, North Dakota 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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