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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northwood

Ohio · 5,471 residents · 8.557 sq mi
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Northwood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $51,071. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $98,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,471
−1%since 1990
from 5,506 in 1990
1990 – 2025
639 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 643 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+12%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Northwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,071
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,464 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,967
+71%since 1990
from $12,237 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.2%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$98,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $420 in 1990
US average: $602
87.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.6% in 1990
12.7% rent
1.9
−4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,355)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(38)
Asian1.1%(61)
Diversity Score8.3%(459)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(5,091)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(223)
Asian1%(53)
Diversity Score13.7%(748)
14
+64%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−24%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwood, Ohio?

Northwood, Ohio has about 5,471 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northwood, Ohio?

The typical household in Northwood, Ohio earns about $51,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwood, Ohio expensive?

In Northwood, Ohio, the median home is worth about $98,700, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Northwood, Ohio?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northwood, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwood, Ohio?

About 10.2% of people in Northwood, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northwood, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Northwood, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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