Total Population
1,976
Population
Growth Rate
-0.27%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
17.700
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
Northwood
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.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
898
Total Housing Units
976
Owner Occupied
699
Renter Occupied
199
Vacant
78
Median Home Value
$157,422
Average Home Value
$197,418
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.51%
Income Projection
Median Household
$71,380 $78,307
Average Household
$84,268 $90,513
Per Capita
$38,331 $41,322
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
Workforce
Total Businesses
148
Total Employed
1,239
Workers 16+
1,117
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
243
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
30
Employed
199
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
12
Employed
172
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
156
2025 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
4
Employed
151
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
106
Some
High School
57
Graduated
High School
439
Associates
Degree
203
Bachelor's
Degree
227
Graduate
Degree
83
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
653
Non-Resident Commuters
224
Drive Alone
868
Carpooled
137
Public
3
Work At Home
50
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16