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Northwood

County:
Worth County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.986
State:
Iowa

Northwood is a city located in Worth County, Iowa. Northwood has a 2026 population of 2,038. It is also the county seat of Worth County. Northwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.2% annually and its population has decreased by -1.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,065 in 2020.

The median household income in Northwood is $63,450 with a poverty rate of 8.78%. The median age in Northwood is 47.9 years: 47.2 years for males, and 51 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.3 males.

2K
Total Population
511
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.2%
Growth

Northwood Population

Northwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,038-4-0.2%
20252,042-5-0.24%
20242,047-4-0.2%
20232,05140.2%
20222,047-10-0.49%
20212,057-8-0.39%
20202,065-2-0.1%
20191,96960.31%
20181,963-14-0.71%
20171,97760.3%
20161,971-16-0.81%
20151,987-11-0.55%
20141,998281.42%
20131,970-2-0.1%
20121,972-13-0.65%
20111,985-4-0.2%
20101,987-2-0.1%

Median Age

Overall: 47.9 years
Female: 51 years
Male: 47.2 years

Northwood Adults

There are 1,654 adults, (502 of whom are seniors) in Northwood.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,089 (53.4%)
Male: 951 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Northwood includes 95.1% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,94095.1%
Two or more races482.35%
Asian331.62%
Black or African American80.39%
Other race60.29%
Native American50.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White412.01%
Two or more races281.37%
Other race60.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,89993.09%
Asian331.62%
Two or more races200.98%
Black or African American80.39%
Native American50.25%

Northwood Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Northwood 's average per capita income is $46,069. Household income levels show a median of $63,450. The poverty rate stands at 8.78%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,830-
Families$90,156$105,910
Households$63,450$82,437
Non Families$36,741$39,647

$46,069

Average Income

$63,450

Median Household Income

8.78%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)