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Northwood-Kensett Community School District
Northwood-Kensett Community School District is a unified school district in Iowa with a community population of 3,221. The median household income is $65,265 and the median age is 47.1.
3,221
Population
20
People / sq mi
$65,265
Median Income
47.1
Median Age
Northwood-Kensett Community School District covers 162 sq mi of land at 19.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 96.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,265
Median Household Income
$35,906
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$138,200
Median Home Value
$710
Median Rent
85.3%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
91.1%
High School+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northwood-Kensett Community School District serves a community with a population of 3,221 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Iowa.
The median household income in Northwood-Kensett Community School District is $65,265, with a per capita income of $35,906. The poverty rate is 7.1%.
Northwood-Kensett Community School District is 96.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 64.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Northwood-Kensett Community School District, 91.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Northwood-Kensett Community School District is $138,200, with a median rent of $710. The homeownership rate is 85.3%.
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Data for Northwood-Kensett Community School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1921210).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.