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Northwest, North Carolina
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"Looking to the Future"
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 Northwest, North Carolina
Location in North Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Brunswick |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.17 sq mi (18.57 km2) |
| • Land | 7.17 sq mi (18.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 703 |
| • Density | 98.03/sq mi (37.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 37-47860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404401 |
Northwest is a small city located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 703 people lived there. It is part of the larger Wilmington metropolitan area.
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History of Northwest
Northwest became an official city in 1993. This means it gained the power to govern itself.
Geography and Location
Northwest is found in the northern part of Brunswick County, North Carolina. Two main roads, U.S. Route 74 and U.S. Route 76, run along the southern edge of the city.
These roads are important for travel. They lead about 13 miles (21 km) east to the city of Wilmington. They also go about 33 miles (53 km) west to Whiteville.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 7.0 square miles (18.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Population and People
The population of Northwest has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 671 people. By 2010, the population grew to 735. In 2020, the number of residents was 703.
Population Details from 2020
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 703 people living in Northwest. These people made up 326 households, and 199 of these were families. The city is home to a diverse group of people.
- About 29.45% of the people were White (not Hispanic).
- About 59.46% were Black or African American (not Hispanic).
- A smaller number of people identified as Native American or Asian.
- About 7.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
