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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 2025 population of 2,033. It is also the county seat of Worth County. Northwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,070 in 2020.

The average household income in Northwood is $76,274 with a poverty rate of 5.17%.The median age in Northwood is 46.3 years: 44.2 years for males, and 49.4 years for females.

2K
Total Population
510
Density (mi²)
-7 -0.34%
Growth

Northwood Population

Northwood Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Northwood includes 95.58% 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)
White2,07495.58%
Two or more races391.8%
Asian341.57%
Black or African American170.78%
Other race50.23%
Native American10.05%

Northwood Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Northwood's average per capita income is $42,118. Household income levels show a median of $64,615. The poverty rate stands at 5.17%.

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$91,510-
Families$88,750$92,677
Households$64,615$76,274
Non Families$37,091$48,921

$42,118

Average Income

$64,615

Median Household Income

5.17%

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)