Northwoods, MO Demographics

A map of Northwoods's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	3,335	3,420	92.1%	92.8%
White	210	113	5.8%	3.1%
Multiracial	78	90	2.2%	2.4%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.2%
Hispanic	0	37	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	21	0.0%	0.6%

Northwoods, Missouri has an estimated population of 3,623, a slight decrease from the 3,687 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% Black, 5.8% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northwoods, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northwoods has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Northwoods, that probability was 13.8% in 2020 and 14.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northwoods is ranked the 183rd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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). Northwoods was ranked the 181st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northwoods's White Population

210 residents of Northwoods, or 5.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northwoods is significantly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Northwoods ranks 1067th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwoods's White population has grown by an estimated 85.8%. White residents' share of Northwoods's population has increased from 3.1% to 5.8%.

Northwoods is more White than neighboring Beverly Hills (1% White), Pine Lawn (1% White), Uplands Park (0% White), and Velda Village Hills (1.4% White). Northwoods is less White than neighboring Pasadena Hills (27.6% White).

Northwoods's Black Population

3,335 residents of Northwoods, or 92.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northwoods is significantly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Northwoods ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwoods's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Black residents' share of Northwoods's population has decreased from 92.8% to 92.1%.

Northwoods is more Black than neighboring Pasadena Hills (62.4% Black). Northwoods is less Black than neighboring Beverly Hills (98% Black), Pine Lawn (92.4% Black), Uplands Park (99.7% Black), and Velda Village Hills (95% Black).

Northwoods's Asian Population

0 residents of Northwoods, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northwoods is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Northwoods ranks 564th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

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

Northwoods is less Asian than neighboring Pasadena Hills (0.3% Asian).

Northwoods's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Northwoods, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northwoods is lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Northwoods ranks 865th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwoods's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Northwoods's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Northwoods is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Lawn (3.8% Hispanic), Pasadena Hills (1.5% Hispanic), and Velda Village Hills (2.6% Hispanic).

Northwoods's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Northwoods, 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 Northwoods is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Northwoods ranks 560th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwoods's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northwoods's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Northwoods is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pasadena Hills (0.3% Native American/Other).

Northwoods's Multiracial Population

78 residents of Northwoods, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northwoods is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Northwoods ranks 922nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northwoods's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Northwoods's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Northwoods is more Multiracial than neighboring Beverly Hills (1% Multiracial), Uplands Park (0.3% Multiracial), and Velda Village Hills (1% Multiracial). Northwoods is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Lawn (2.9% Multiracial), and Pasadena Hills (7.9% 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.