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Northwood

Pennsylvania · 296 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 $37,500. Population has fallen 33% since 2011, a loss of 145 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. Households here earn about 26% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
−33%vs 2011
vs 441 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
561 / sq mi
−33%vs 2011
vs 835 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+10%vs 2011
vs 37.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
114214314414514201020202024Northwood
2024206
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $45,809 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,283
−22%vs 2011
vs $19,605 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
−10.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
−8%vs 2011
vs 0.333 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information24.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $72,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−38.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.8% in 2011
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+16.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+8.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+26%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(30)
Diversity Score30.1%(133)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(291)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.4%(25)
Diversity Score18.1%(53)
Diversity Score
18
−40%vs 2011
vs 30 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−17%vs 2011
vs 13.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−16.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Female
52.2%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwood, Pennsylvania?

Northwood, Pennsylvania has about 296 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northwood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Northwood, Pennsylvania earns about $37,500 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 $75,000.

How educated are people in Northwood, Pennsylvania?

About 5.6% 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 7.2% of people in Northwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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