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Northville

Michigan · 6,119 residents · 2.039 sq mi
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Northville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $129,426. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $343,900. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 118% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% 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
6,119
−5%since 2000
from 6,459 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,001 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 3,168 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+17%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Northville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$129,426
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,961 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,582
+62%since 2000
from $43,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
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
$343,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $713 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−4%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(6,145)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(106)
Asian1.8%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(609)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(5,395)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(172)
Asian5%(308)
Other2.3%(138)
Diversity Score25.3%(1,551)
Diversity Score
25
+169%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
65.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
11.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−93.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northville, Michigan?

Northville, Michigan has about 6,119 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northville, Michigan?

The typical household in Northville, Michigan earns about $129,426 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 $343,900, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Northville, Michigan?

About 65.3% 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 2.5% 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 107 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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