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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northville

Michigan · 6,459 residents · 2.039 sq mi
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Northville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,961. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $233,000. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 88% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,459
+4%since 1990
from 6,226 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.0
+11%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Northville
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.9%(384)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.3%(404)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.6%(493)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.6%(362)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.1%(199)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.3%(729)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.4%(1,188)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5417.7%(1,146)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6411.5%(743)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.1%(393)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.8%(310)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.7%(108)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,961
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,282 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,454
+77%since 1990
from $24,568 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,000
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $125,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $530 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
24.2% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(6,035)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(46)
Asian2%(127)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(6,145)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(106)
Asian1.8%(118)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
53.9%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 42.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 93.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
24.9%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
−36%since 1990
from 24.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.9%(524)
Married70.8%(1,691)
Widowed2.6%(63)
Divorced4.6%(111)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(509)
Married61.9%(1,694)
Widowed8.9%(243)
Divorced10.6%(290)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northville, Michigan?

Northville, Michigan has about 6,459 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northville, Michigan?

The typical household in Northville, Michigan earns about $83,961 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 $233,000, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Northville, Michigan?

About 53.9% 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 1.6% of people in Northville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Northville, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 233 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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