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Northfield

Kentucky · 1,015 residents (2025 est.) · 0.471 sq mi
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Northfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,250. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $513,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,250
+29%since 2000
from 970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,654 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 2,059 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
−5%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,015 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8609741K1K1K1990201020202024Northfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$111,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,752 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,017
+66%since 2000
from $41,490 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.547
+33%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$513,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,659
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−15.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
64.8%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+65%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(908)
Black4.2%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian1.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score15%(145)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,069)
Black4.1%(51)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(57)
Asian2.6%(32)
Other3.3%(41)
Diversity Score32.9%(411)
Diversity Score
33
+119%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+80%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
36.7%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2017
from 86.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, Kentucky?

Northfield, Kentucky has about 1,250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Northfield, Kentucky earns about $111,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northfield, Kentucky expensive?

In Northfield, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $513,300, and the typical rent is about $1,659 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Kentucky?

About 69.4% of adults age 25 and over in Northfield, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northfield, Kentucky?

About 10.5% of people in Northfield, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northfield, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Northfield, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 352 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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