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.

Northwood, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,193

Median Agei

43.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

78.2%4,062

Hispanic/Latino

15.6%808

Two or More

3.9%204

Asian

2.3%119

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%90

High School Diploma

25.9%957

Some College (<1 yr)

7.2%264

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%578

Associate's Degree

9.6%355

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%490

Master's Degree

12.2%450

Professional Degree

0.3%10

HS or Higher

86.5%

BA or Higher

25.7%

Graduate+

12.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$183,100

Median Renti

$965

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.6%1,873

Renter-Occupied

16.4%367

Total Units

2,476

Homeownership

83.6%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

5%93

$50K–$100K

5.9%110

$100K–$150K

19.4%364

$150K–$200K

33.8%633

$200K–$300K

24.3%456

$300K–$500K

9.7%182

$500K–$1M

1.9%35

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

222

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.2%105

2000–2009

1.7%41

1990–1999

12.8%318

1980–1989

9.7%240

1970–1979

36%891

1960–1969

9.3%231

1950–1959

6.9%171

1940–1949

5.8%144

1939 or earlier

13.5%335

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.7%1,516

Electricity

27%605

Bottled/LP Gas

3.2%72

Fuel Oil

1.1%24

No Fuel

1%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,268

Mean Household Incomei

$101,069

Per Capita Incomei

$45,282

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

0.2%

Labor Forcei

2,897

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%70

$10K–$15K

0.4%10

$15K–$20K

1.1%24

$20K–$25K

6.3%141

$25K–$30K

2.4%53

$30K–$35K

1%23

$35K–$40K

2.2%50

$40K–$45K

2.3%51

$45K–$50K

5.9%133

$50K–$60K

2.5%57

$60K–$75K

14.4%322

$75K–$100K

23.4%524

$100K–$125K

8.3%187

$125K–$150K

10%225

$150K–$200K

6.5%146

$200K+

10%224

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,844

Avg. Commutei

20 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,892

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

213(5.1% of civilian adults)