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Northwood

Ohio · 5,160 residents · 8.557 sq mi
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Northwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,182. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $137,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,160
−6%since 2000
from 5,471 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
603 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+15%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Northwood
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,182
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,350
+92%since 2000
from $20,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$756
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(5,091)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(223)
Asian1%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.7%(748)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(4,274)
Black1.1%(55)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(475)
Asian1.2%(64)
Other4.2%(218)
Diversity Score35.4%(1,825)
Diversity Score
35
+159%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwood, Ohio?

Northwood, Ohio has about 5,160 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northwood, Ohio?

The typical household in Northwood, Ohio earns about $70,182 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 $137,700, and the typical rent is about $756 a month.

How educated are people in Northwood, Ohio?

About 26.6% 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 9.4% 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 346 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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