Northwoods, Missouri facts for kids
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Northwoods, Missouri
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Location of Northwoods, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,687 |
| • Density | 5,282.23/sq mi (2,038.06/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63121
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| Area code(s) | 314 |
| FIPS code | 29-53408 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395271 |
Northwoods is a small city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, in the United States. It's a place where people live and work, just like many other towns and cities. In 2020, about 3,687 people called Northwoods home.
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About Northwoods City
Northwoods is a city in the state of Missouri. It is part of St. Louis County. The city is governed by a Mayor, who helps lead the community. The current mayor is Everett Thomas.
Where is Northwoods?
Northwoods is located in the central part of the United States. It is in the state of Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.81 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population of Northwoods
The number of people living in Northwoods has changed over the years. Like many places, its population has grown and shrunk at different times.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's a quick look at how the population of Northwoods has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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% | |
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As you can see, the population grew a lot between 1940 and 1960. It reached its highest point in 1980. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased.
Who Lives in Northwoods?
In 2010, there were 4,227 people living in Northwoods. These people lived in about 1,651 homes. Many of these homes were families.
The average age of people in Northwoods in 2010 was about 42.7 years old.
- About 22.6% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 20.1% of residents were 65 years old or older.
This shows that Northwoods has people of all ages living there.
See also
In Spanish: Northwoods (Misuri) para niños
