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Northfield

Illinois · 5,751 residents · 3.23 sq mi
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Northfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $143,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $699,600. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 110% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,751
+7%since 2000
from 5,389 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,780 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+10%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Northfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$143,661
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$103,893
+63%since 2000
from $63,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services27.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$699,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,364
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,158 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
10.4% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(4,706)
Black0.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(278)
Asian9.2%(529)
Other1.6%(90)
Diversity Score36.2%(2,080)
Diversity Score
36
+97%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, Illinois?

Northfield, Illinois has about 5,751 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Northfield, Illinois earns about $143,661 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 $699,600, and the typical rent is about $2,364 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Illinois?

About 74.9% 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 8.3% 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 1,116 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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