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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northfield

Massachusetts · 1,141 residents · 4.453 sq mi
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Northfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,580. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $128,500. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,141
−14%since 1990
from 1,322 in 1990
1990 – 2024
256 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 297 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+10%since 1990
from 39.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8589841K1K1K1990201020202024Northfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,580
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,920
+54%since 1990
from $15,526 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$128,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $127,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$611
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $447 in 1990
US average: $602
63.2%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
36.8% rent
2.8
−29%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,312)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(12)
Asian0.7%(9)
Diversity Score4.1%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,109)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score2.9%(33)
3
−30%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.4%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 41.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.1%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 91.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
20.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.9 min
−34%since 1990
from 22.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, Massachusetts?

Northfield, Massachusetts has about 1,141 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northfield, Massachusetts earns about $45,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Northfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $128,500, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Massachusetts?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Northfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northfield, Massachusetts?

About 3.9% of people in Northfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Northfield, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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