Northwoods is a city located in St. Louis County Missouri. Northwoods has a 2024 population of 3,550. Northwoods is currently declining at a rate of -0.92% annually and its population has decreased by -3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,681 in 2020.
The average household income in Northwoods is $40,747 with a poverty rate of 9.8%. The median age in Northwoods is 57.6 years: 51.5 years for males, and 60.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northwoods was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,365 | 90.95% |
| White | 251 | 6.78% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 2.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,896 | 1.89 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Non Family | 1,123 | 1.18 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 419 | 2.94 | 64 | 36 |
| Married | 354 | 2.91 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 265 | 8.88% |
| Associates Degree | 400 | 13.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 300 | 10.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 90 | 3.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,132 | 37.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 2.61% |
| Some College | 718 | 24.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,672 | 2,342 | 303 |
| White | 239 | 226 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 72 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,074 | $0 | $41,504 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,072 | $21,710 | $28,983 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,353 | $35,554 | $39,363 |
| Some College | $38,350 | $36,270 | $45,542 |
$36,353
Average Earnings
$35,554
Average Male
$39,363
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.86% of Northwoods residents speak only English, while 1.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,313 | 335 | 10.11% |
| White | 144 | 12 | 8.33% |
9.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.48%
Male Poverty Rate
6.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northwoods is Black, with 10.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northwoods is White, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.36% |
| High School | 9.9% |
| Some College | 5.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 71.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 3.5% |
| Male Employed | 3.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,019 | $55,320 |
| Households | $38,864 | $40,747 |
| Married Families | $46,859 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,428 | $30,631 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
295
Number of Veterans
295
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 162 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 137 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 55 to 64 | 67 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 277 | 9.84% |
| White | 18 | 7.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.55%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38%
Labor Force Participation
34.9%
Employment Rate
8.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.08%
Born in Northwoods
96.43%
Native Born
3.57%
Foreign Born
2.46%
Non Citizen
1.11%
Naturalized
96.43% of Northwoods residents were born in the United States, with 79.08% having been born in Missouri. 2.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,387 | -32 | -0.94% |
| 2028 | 3,419 | -33 | -0.96% |
| 2027 | 3,452 | -33 | -0.95% |
| 2026 | 3,485 | -32 | -0.91% |
| 2025 | 3,517 | -33 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 3,550 | -33 | -0.92% |
| 2023 | 3,583 | -29 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 3,612 | -40 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 3,652 | -29 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 3,681 | -401 | -9.82% |
| 2019 | 4,082 | -16 | -0.39% |
| 2018 | 4,098 | -20 | -0.49% |
| 2017 | 4,118 | -23 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 4,141 | -35 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 4,176 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 4,186 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2013 | 4,196 | -9 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 4,205 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2011 | 4,212 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 4,214 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,643 | -463 | -9.07% |
| 1990 | 5,106 | -725 | -12.43% |
| 1980 | 5,831 | 1,220 | 26.46% |
| 1970 | 4,611 | -90 | -1.91% |
| 1960 | 4,701 | 1,314 | 38.8% |