Demographics & People — Northwood, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,170 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,800 |
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| Median Age | 47.9 |
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| Total Households | 930 |
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| Family Households | 566 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.085 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,074 |
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| Black or African American | 17 |
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| Asian | 34 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 627 |
| Norwegian | 604 |
| German | 522 |
| Other groups | 193 |
| Irish | 167 |
| English | 106 |
| Danish | 70 |
| Swedish | 53 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| American | 46 |
Language
| English Only | 2,003 |
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| Spanish | 8 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,060 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 211 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,692 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Northwood, Iowa.
