Total Population
1,989
Population
Growth Rate
-0.54%
Median Age
47
Diversity Index
17.000
Northwood is a city in Worth County, Iowa, United States, along the Shell Rock River. The population was 1,989 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Worth County. Northwood is part of the Mason City Micropolitan Statistical Area. Local events can be found on the chamber website here.
Households
903
Total Housing Units
984
Owner Occupied
728
Renter Occupied
175
Vacant
81
Median Home Value
$132,117
Average Home Value
$155,220
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.22%
Median Household
$72,412 $77,840
Average Household
$86,334 $95,704
Per Capita
$39,220 $43,774
Total Businesses
147
Total Employed
1,131
Workers 16+
1,088
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
22
Employed
239
2023 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
13
Employed
173
2023 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
4
Employed
151
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
134
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
29
Employed
129
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
106
Some
High School
84
Graduated
High School
518
Associates
Degree
157
Bachelor's
Degree
224
Graduate
Degree
102
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
631
Non-Resident Commuters
249
Drive Alone
861
Carpooled
97
Public
3
Work At Home
56