Northwood, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 206, Northwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Northwood is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within Blair County. The total population is 206. It ranks as the 1708th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.

Age Demographics

The median age in Northwood is 63.3 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 40.9 years. Only 5.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Northwood is $41,250. This is 47% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.8%. This is 103% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 32.9%. This is 525% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $81,800. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Northwood is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Northwood has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents.

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Northwood, Pennsylvania is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.