Northwoods, Missouri
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 square miles (1.84 km), all land.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 733 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,602 | 118.6% | |
| 1960 | 4,701 | 193.4% | |
| 1970 | 4,607 | −2.0% | |
| 1980 | 5,831 | 26.6% | |
| 1990 | 5,106 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,643 | −9.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,227 | −9.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,687 | −12.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 290 | 182 | 113 | 6.25% | 4.31% | 3.06% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 4,293 | 3,968 | 3,420 | 92.46% | 93.87% | 92.76% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0.04% | 0.19% | 0.08% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 6 | 12 | 6 | 0.13% | 0.28% | 0.16% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.05% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 5 | 3 | 16 | 0.11% | 0.07% | 0.43% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 37 | 44 | 90 | 0.80% | 1.04% | 2.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10 | 10 | 37 | 0.22% | 0.24% | 1.00% |
| Total | 4,643 | 4,227 | 3,687 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,227 people, 1,651 households, and 1,126 families living in the city. The population density was 5,953.5 inhabitants per square mile (2,298.7/km). There were 1,817 housing units at an average density of 2,559.2 per square mile (988.1/km). The racial makeup of the city was 4.3% White, 93.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.
There were 1,651 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.0% were married couples living together, 32.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.
The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.1% male and 56.9% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,643 people, 1,718 households, and 1,262 families living in the city. The population density was 6,545.7 inhabitants per square mile (2,527.3/km). There were 1,823 housing units at an average density of 2,570.0 per square mile (992.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 6.25% White, 92.66% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.
There were 1,718 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 28.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,938, and the median income for a family was $42,475. Males had a median income of $28,953 versus $27,334 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,803. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.
References
- ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Northwoods, Missouri
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Northwoods city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 24, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Northwoods city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Northwoods city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Northwoods city, Missouri". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
