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Northfield

Kentucky · 991 residents · 0.471 sq mi
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Northfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,399. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $373,900. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 108% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% 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
991
+2%since 2000
from 970 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,104 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,059 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
−8%since 2000
from 48.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8609741K1K1K1990201020202024Northfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,399
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,752 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,213
+43%since 2000
from $41,490 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,147
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $818 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
32.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+24%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(881)
Black4.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian2.4%(24)
Other1.2%(12)
Diversity Score23.7%(235)
Diversity Score
24
+58%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
70.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, Kentucky?

Northfield, Kentucky has about 991 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Kentucky?

The typical household in Northfield, Kentucky earns about $108,399 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 $373,900, and the typical rent is about $1,147 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Kentucky?

About 70.1% 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 4.2% 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 93 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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