Northwood, OH Demographics

A map of Northwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,062	4,274	78.2%	82.8%
Hispanic	808	475	15.6%	9.2%
Multiracial	204	272	3.9%	5.3%
Asian	119	64	2.3%	1.2%
Black	0	55	0.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	0.4%

Northwood, Ohio has an estimated population of 5,193, a less than 1% change from the 5,160 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.2% White, 15.6% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Ohio 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 30.2% in 2020 and 36.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northwood is ranked the 289th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northwood's White Population

4,062 residents of Northwood, or 78.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northwood is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Northwood ranks 1059th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of Northwood's population has decreased from 82.8% to 78.2%.

Northwood is less White than neighboring Walbridge (78.5% White), Oregon (85.2% White), Millbury (92.5% White), Rossford (91.1% White), and Harbor View (84.5% White).

Northwood's Black Population

0 residents of Northwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northwood is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Northwood ranks 527th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Northwood's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Northwood is less Black than neighboring Oregon (1.2% Black), Millbury (0.2% Black), and Rossford (0.3% Black).

Northwood's Asian Population

119 residents of Northwood, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Northwood ranks 261st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 85.9%. Asian residents' share of Northwood's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.3%.

Northwood is more Asian than neighboring Walbridge (0.2% Asian), Oregon (1.2% Asian), Millbury (1.7% Asian), Rossford (0.3% Asian), and Harbor View (0% Asian).

Northwood's Hispanic Population

808 residents of Northwood, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northwood is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Northwood ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 70.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Northwood's population has increased from 9.2% to 15.6%.

Northwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Oregon (8.8% Hispanic), Millbury (2.5% Hispanic), Rossford (5.4% Hispanic), and Harbor View (10% Hispanic). Northwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Walbridge (19.5% Hispanic).

Northwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Northwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Northwood ranks 696th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

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

Northwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oregon (0.8% Native American/Other), and Rossford (0.1% Native American/Other).

Northwood's Multiracial Population

204 residents of Northwood, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northwood is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Northwood ranks 225th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Northwood's population has decreased from 5.3% to 3.9%.

Northwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Walbridge (1.9% Multiracial), Oregon (2.9% Multiracial), Millbury (3.1% Multiracial), and Rossford (2.8% Multiracial). Northwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Harbor View (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.