Total Population
1,976
Population
Growth Rate
-0.31%
Median Age
42
Diversity Index
19.300
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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
902
Total Housing Units
979
Owner Occupied
707
Renter Occupied
195
Vacant
77
Median Home Value
$157,930
Average Home Value
$199,137
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.97%
Income Projection
Median Household
$75,933 $84,951
Average Household
$85,040 $93,176
Per Capita
$38,995 $42,989
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
148
Total Employed
1,232
Workers 16+
984
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
20
Employed
240
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
30
Employed
198
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
12
Employed
172
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
160
2026 Food & Beverage Retailers
Businesses
4
Employed
151
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
106
Some
High School
72
Graduated
High School
416
Associates
Degree
157
Bachelor's
Degree
228
Graduate
Degree
44
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
592
Non-Resident Commuters
181
Drive Alone
736
Carpooled
150
Public
0
Work At Home
57
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09