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Northwood

Pennsylvania · 269 residents · 0.528 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2019. Median home value is $72,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
+70%since 2019
from 158 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
509 / sq mi
+70%since 2019
from 299 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
−10%since 2019
from 49.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
114214314414514201020202024Northwood
2024206
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,170
−17%since 2019
from $20,780 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 6.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $73,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
33.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(260)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.9%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2019
from 21.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+1%since 2019
from 21.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
92.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 25.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
Female
61.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northwood, Pennsylvania?

Northwood, Pennsylvania has about 269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Northwood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Northwood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $72,900.

How educated are people in Northwood, Pennsylvania?

About 26.5% 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 5.6% of people in Northwood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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