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Northfield

Illinois · 5,420 residents · 3.23 sq mi
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Northfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,279. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $610,300. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 92% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,420
+1%since 2000
from 5,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,678 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.2
+9%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Northfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,279
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,491
+24%since 2000
from $63,857 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.596
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$610,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,827
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,158 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
9.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+37%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,917)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(90)
Asian5.6%(300)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(989)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89%(4,824)
Black0.5%(26)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(159)
Asian6.7%(364)
Other1.6%(86)
Diversity Score26.7%(1,447)
Diversity Score
27
+45%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
22.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+25%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.1%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, Illinois?

Northfield, Illinois has about 5,420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Northfield, Illinois earns about $107,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northfield, Illinois expensive?

In Northfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $610,300, and the typical rent is about $1,827 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Illinois?

About 65.0% of adults age 25 and over in Northfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northfield, Illinois?

About 1.6% of people in Northfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Northfield, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 785 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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