Northwood, ND Demographics

A map of Northwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	978	919	93.5%	93.6%
Multiracial	49	32	4.7%	3.3%
Hispanic	14	25	1.3%	2.5%
Native American/Other	3	0	0.3%	0.0%
Black	2	3	0.2%	0.3%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Northwood, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,046, an increase from the 982 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% White, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northwood is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Northwood, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 12.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northwood is ranked the 51st most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Northwood was ranked the 57th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northwood's White Population

978 residents of Northwood, or 93.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northwood is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Northwood ranks 146th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of Northwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.5%.

Northwood is more White than neighboring Hatton (89.8% White), Emerado (63% White), Grand Forks AFB (65.1% White), and Portland (88.2% White). Northwood is less White than neighboring Larimore (94% White).

Northwood's Black Population

2 residents of Northwood, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northwood is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Northwood ranks 131st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Northwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Northwood is less Black than neighboring Hatton (0.3% Black), Larimore (1.8% Black), Emerado (25.4% Black), Grand Forks AFB (3.2% Black), and Portland (2.9% Black).

Northwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Northwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northwood is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Northwood ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Northwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Northwood is less Asian than neighboring Grand Forks AFB (2.1% Asian).

Northwood's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Northwood, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northwood is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Northwood ranks 176th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Northwood's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.3%.

Northwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Larimore (0.2% Hispanic). Northwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Hatton (6.7% Hispanic), Emerado (5.8% Hispanic), Grand Forks AFB (22.8% Hispanic), and Portland (5.1% Hispanic).

Northwood's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Northwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northwood is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Northwood ranks 248th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Northwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Northwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Larimore (0.6% Native American/Other), Emerado (4.9% Native American/Other), Grand Forks AFB (1.3% Native American/Other), and Portland (1.5% Native American/Other).

Northwood's Multiracial Population

49 residents of Northwood, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northwood is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Northwood ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Northwood's population has increased from 3.3% to 4.7%.

Northwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Hatton (2.8% Multiracial), Larimore (3.4% Multiracial), Emerado (0.9% Multiracial), and Portland (2.4% Multiracial). Northwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Grand Forks AFB (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.