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Northwood

North Dakota · 945 residents · 1.209 sq mi
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Northwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,940. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
945
−1%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
782 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
−5%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6587969351K1K1990201020202024Northwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,940
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,665
+10%since 2000
from $17,923 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(923)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.7%(35)
Diversity Score10.5%(100)
Diversity Score
11
+350%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwood, North Dakota?

Northwood, North Dakota has about 945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwood, North Dakota earns about $54,940 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 $96,700, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Northwood, North Dakota?

About 24.5% 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 8.3% of people in Northwood, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northwood, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Northwood, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 221 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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