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Northwood, ND
City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
Population
1,046
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
865
ZIP codes
0
Northwood and its ZIP codes
Northwood at a glance
- Northwood is about 76 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- The median household income is $78,571, close to the North Dakota median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,200 (17% below North Dakota) and median rent is $681 a month.
Local data for Northwood, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northwood, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,571
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$208,200
Median rent
$681/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (358), Norwegian Americans (262), French Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grand Forks County. PPP loans are for Northwood.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,512
41,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,422
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $9,498 per person
How people get to work
Northwood, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.4%
- Carpooled22.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northwood, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,240
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
301
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / -4°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northwood, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Northwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HattonCity | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| LarimoreCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| EmeradoCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Grand Forks AFBCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| SharonCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| PortlandCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| MayvilleCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| AnetaCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| FinleyCity | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| ThompsonCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| ReynoldsCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| NiagaraCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| BuxtonCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| GilbyCity | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Grand ForksCity | 26 mi | 29.1 |
| PetersburgCity | 28 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northwood, ND in?
- Northwood is in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Northwood, ND?
- About 1,046 people live in Northwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northwood?
- Nearby places include Hatton (8.6 mi), Larimore (12 mi), Emerado (16 mi), Grand Forks AFB (18 mi), Sharon (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023