Northwest, NC
Living in Northwest
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute37
Public Transit1
Affordability65
Public Safety97
Airports16
Hospitals45
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
856Population+179 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black66%
Caucasian23%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial9%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate47%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$3.2k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K39%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office15%
Service37%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Worked at home12%
Housing
$101kMedian Home Value-$4.7k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$504Median Monthly Rent+$164 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached64%
Mobile home36%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199933%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
LP gas18%
Utility gas1%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Northwest
United States45
North Carolina20
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Brunswick County4
Property Crime in Northwest
United States48
North Carolina30
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Brunswick County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Northwest
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding77
Tornado35
Coastal Flooding25
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Northwest, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Northwest, NC
Victory Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Faith Christian Academy
3 miles, W
Strategic Academy
6 miles, SE
St Mary Catholic School
13 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Northwest, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
17 miles, E
Coastal Carolina University
61 miles, SW
University of Mount Olive
62 miles, N
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
65 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Northwest, NC
Strategic Behavioral Center-Leland
6 miles, SE
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SE
Wilmington Treatment Center
15 miles, SE
Pender Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Northwest, NC
Wilmington International Airport
14 miles, E
Albert J Ellis Airport
47 miles, NE
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
63 miles, NW
Myrtle Beach International Airport
63 miles, SW