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Northwood

Pennsylvania · 206 residents · 0.528 sq mi
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Northwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has grown 28% since 2023. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,800. With a median age of 63.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
+28%since 2023
from 161 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
390 / sq mi
+28%since 2023
from 305 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
63.3
+2%since 2023
from 62.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
114214314414514201020202024Northwood
2024206
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,702 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,648
+19%since 2023
from $24,941 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+44%since 2023
from 0.312 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information22.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance22.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+42.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(15)
Diversity Score16.9%(35)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2023
from 68.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
+21.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
Female
51.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 56.5% in 2023
Foreign born
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 35.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 78.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwood, Pennsylvania?

Northwood, Pennsylvania has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Northwood, Pennsylvania earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Northwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $81,800.

How educated are people in Northwood, Pennsylvania?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Northwood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northwood, Pennsylvania?

About 23.8% of people in Northwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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