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Northville

Michigan · 6,013 residents (2025 est.) · 2.039 sq mi
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The short version

Northville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,530. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 68% 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 $465,400. With a median age of 47.0, 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 47.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% 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
6,069
−6%since 2000
from 6,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,976 / sq mi
−5%since 2009
from 3,143 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
47.0
+15%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,013 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Northville
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(264)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(218)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(507)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.5%(331)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(250)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(694)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.6%(642)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(735)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.1%(1,158)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.9%(724)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(433)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(113)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$145,530
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,961 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,770
+81%since 2000
from $43,454 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+8%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$465,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,623
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(6,145)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(106)
Asian1.8%(118)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(5,525)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(84)
Asian2.9%(173)
Other4.2%(257)
Diversity Score
21
−10%since 2009
from 23 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(48)
Spaniard0.2%(15)
Venezuelan0.1%(8)
Panamanian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Japanese0.6%(37)
Chinese0.6%(34)
Korean0.5%(31)
Indonesian0.2%(13)
Ancestry
German25.8%(1,566)
Irish20%(1,215)
English15.2%(925)
Polish12.3%(744)
Italian10.9%(663)
Scottish5.5%(336)
French4.8%(290)
American4.4%(268)
Dutch2%(122)
Canadian2%(120)
Ukrainian1.9%(116)
Arab1.9%(115)
+ 24 more ancestry groups with data
Lebanese1.7%(103)
Greek1.4%(84)
Romanian1.3%(79)
Norwegian1.1%(66)
Hungarian1%(60)
Finnish0.7%(41)
Austrian0.6%(39)
Iranian0.6%(36)
Armenian0.5%(32)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(31)
Swedish0.5%(29)
British0.4%(26)
Belgian0.4%(24)
Croatian0.4%(22)
Slovene0.4%(22)
Welsh0.3%(21)
Czech0.3%(17)
Russian0.2%(14)
Syrian0.2%(12)
Slovak0.1%(9)
Swiss0.1%(9)
Portuguese0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
34.8%
+28.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.4%(566)
Married65.6%(1,522)
Widowed1.5%(34)
Divorced8.5%(197)
Women 15+
Never married18.2%(502)
Married57.3%(1,581)
Widowed6.4%(176)
Divorced18.2%(502)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northville, Michigan?

Northville, Michigan has about 6,069 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northville, Michigan?

The typical household in Northville, Michigan earns about $145,530 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northville, Michigan expensive?

In Northville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $465,400, and the typical rent is about $1,623 a month.

How educated are people in Northville, Michigan?

About 67.8% of adults age 25 and over in Northville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northville, Michigan?

About 2.8% of people in Northville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Northville, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 157 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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