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Northfield

Minnesota · 20,007 residents · 8.475 sq mi
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Northfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,934. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $229,500. At a median age of 26.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,007
+17%since 2000
from 17,147 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,361 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 2,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.4
+15%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,934
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,972 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,986
+34%since 2000
from $18,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(15,324)
Black0.9%(149)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(982)
Asian2.4%(404)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(3,639)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(16,978)
Black1.2%(248)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,685)
Asian3.4%(683)
Other2.9%(574)
Diversity Score35.3%(7,058)
Diversity Score
35
+66%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.8%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
53.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.6%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, Minnesota?

Northfield, Minnesota has about 20,007 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Northfield, Minnesota earns about $63,934 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 $229,500, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Minnesota?

About 51.0% 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 8.3% 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 5,324 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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