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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

1,166
+22%vs 2000
vs 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
964 / sq mi
+22%vs 2000
vs 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 47.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6587969351K1K1990201020202024Northwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$41,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$286
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $343 in 2000
US average: $450
70.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.3% in 2000
30.0% rent
2.0
+13%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(945)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(22)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,164)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score0.4%(5)
0
−82%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
2.5%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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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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