Total Population
2,038
Population
Growth Rate
-0.39%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
15.700
Winnebago & Worth Counties: Where hometown values support today’s opportunities
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.
Northwood
Population
Housing & Income
Households
902
Total Housing Units
982
Owner Occupied
714
Renter Occupied
188
Vacant
80
Median Home Value
$133,796
Average Home Value
$148,249
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.20%
Income Projection
Median Household
$62,539 $71,758
Average Household
$85,703 $95,356
Per Capita
$37,507 $41,819
Workforce
Total Businesses
145
Total Employed
1,117
Workers 16+
1,140
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
24
Employed
232
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
13
Employed
173
2022 Food & Beverage Stores
Businesses
4
Employed
151
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
28
Employed
136
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
134
2022 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
106
Some
High School
96
Graduated
High School
466
Associates
Degree
215
Bachelor's
Degree
202
Graduate
Degree
100
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
633
Non-Resident Commuters
297
Drive Alone
923
Carpooled
117
Public
5
Work At Home
37