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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northfield

Minnesota · 17,147 residents · 8.475 sq mi
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Northfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,972. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $138,600. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,147
+17%since 1990
from 14,683 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,023 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,733 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.0
+4%since 1990
from 22.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$49,972
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,794 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,619
+70%since 1990
from $10,969 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.2%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$138,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $82,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$545
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $411 in 1990
US average: $602
68.3%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
31.7% rent
2.8
+3%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(14,064)
Black1%(143)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(179)
Asian2.2%(326)
Diversity Score13%(1,903)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(15,324)
Black0.9%(149)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(982)
Asian2.4%(404)
Diversity Score21.2%(3,639)
21
+64%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.0%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 36.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 84.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−16%since 1990
from 15.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, Minnesota?

Northfield, Minnesota has about 17,147 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Northfield, Minnesota earns about $49,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northfield, Minnesota expensive?

In Northfield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $138,600, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Minnesota?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Northfield, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northfield, Minnesota?

About 7.2% of people in Northfield, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northfield, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Northfield, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,464 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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