Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Northwoods, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,623

Median Agei

48.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

92.1%3,335

White

5.8%210

Two or More

2.2%78

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%111

High School Diploma

30.5%877

Some College (<1 yr)

6%173

Some College (1+ yr)

21.6%621

Associate's Degree

12.4%358

Bachelor's Degree

15.4%443

Master's Degree

4.6%133

Professional Degree

1.4%41

Doctorate

0.5%14

HS or Higher

96.3%

BA or Higher

21.9%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,000

Median Renti

$1,167

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.5%1,392

Renter-Occupied

21.5%381

Total Units

1,882

Homeownership

78.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.2%198

$50K–$100K

64.8%902

$100K–$150K

5.7%79

$150K–$200K

13.4%186

$200K–$300K

1.9%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

162

Year Built

1990–1999

3.5%65

1980–1989

0.4%8

1970–1979

4%75

1960–1969

6.7%126

1950–1959

53.2%1,001

1940–1949

22.4%421

1939 or earlier

9.9%186

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.1%1,545

Electricity

12.2%216

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,330

Mean Household Incomei

$51,681

Per Capita Incomei

$26,625

Poverty Ratei

24.1%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

1,532

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.5%116

$10K–$15K

8.2%145

$15K–$20K

8.2%145

$20K–$25K

6.4%114

$25K–$30K

5.2%93

$30K–$35K

1.6%29

$35K–$40K

6.3%111

$40K–$45K

6.6%117

$45K–$50K

7.9%140

$50K–$60K

5.2%92

$60K–$75K

11.3%201

$75K–$100K

12.2%216

$100K–$125K

12.6%224

$125K–$150K

1.7%30

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

842.3%

By Region

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

308(10.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.3%Insured

6.7%Uninsured