Northwood, Iowa
Northwood: City in Iowa
About
Northwood is a city located in the county of Worth in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,989 and a population density of 204 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,958 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Northwood
| Population : | 1,958 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Worth County |
| Postal code : | 50459 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 641 |
| Area : | 9.75 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,230 feet / 375 meters |
| Capital city : | Northwood is capital of Worth County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:01:10 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 201 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Northwood is located at 43°26'39"N 93°13'16"W (43.4441200, -93.2210400).
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- Official Website
Official website of Northwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Northwood decreased by 1.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,989 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,986 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,972 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,970 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,998 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,987 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,972 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,976 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,962 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,955 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,958 | 0.15% | estimation process |
Schools in Northwood
College & universities near Northwood, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153773 | La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology | Mason City (IA) | 50401-3308 |
| 173063 | Riverland Community College | Austin (MN) | 55912-1473 |
| 153409 | Purdue University Global-Mason City | Mason City (IA) | 50401 |
Post offices near Northwood
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Post Office | Northwood (IA) | 50459 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- Northwood , Ohio city in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 5,457 people.
- Northwood , Ohio human settlement in Wood County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 5,350 people.
- Northwood , New Hampshire place in New Hampshire, United States with a population of 4,323 people.
- Northwood , North Dakota human settlement in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America with a population of 139 people.
Other cities in Worth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worth County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Manly | 1,271 | American city in Iowa |
| Fertile | 356 | City in Worth County, Iowa, United States |
| Kensett | 249 | Township in Worth County, Iowa |
| Grafton | 243 | Town in Iowa, United States |
| Hanlontown | 220 | Human settlement in Worth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Joice | 209 | City in Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Northwood distances to largest Iowa cities
