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Northfield

Massachusetts · 1,089 residents · 4.453 sq mi
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Northfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,177. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $260,100. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,089
−5%since 2000
from 1,141 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
245 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.1
+7%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8589841K1K1K1990201020202024Northfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,177
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,580 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,028
+46%since 2000
from $23,920 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,109)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,061)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(35)
Diversity Score
3
+12%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+89%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, Massachusetts?

Northfield, Massachusetts has about 1,089 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Northfield, Massachusetts earns about $73,177 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 $260,100, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Massachusetts?

About 45.7% 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 2.9% 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 233 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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