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Northwood

North Dakota · 982 residents · 1.209 sq mi
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Northwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $171,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
982
+2%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
812 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 793 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
−17%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6587969351K1K1990201020202024Northwood
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,333
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,362
+81%since 2000
from $17,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,000
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $343 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(919)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(25)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(78)
Diversity Score
8
+239%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
−28%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwood, North Dakota?

Northwood, North Dakota has about 982 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northwood, North Dakota earns about $68,333 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 $171,000, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Northwood, North Dakota?

About 34.6% 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 15.1% 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 184 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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