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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Northfield

New Jersey · 7,305 residents · 3.582 sq mi
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Northfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,624. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $112,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 33.0
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,305
−5%vs 2000
vs 7,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,039 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 2,157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.9
−6%vs 2000
vs 40.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Northfield
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,624
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $56,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,909
−21%vs 2000
vs $25,059 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
3.2%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $127,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $783 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
91.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.3% in 2000
8.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(6,938)
Black2.3%(179)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(338)
Asian2.5%(192)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(1,677)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(6,970)
Black2%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian2.1%(154)
Other0.5%(37)
Diversity Score12.4%(905)
Diversity Score
12
−43%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
80.0%
−7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, New Jersey?

Northfield, New Jersey has about 7,305 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Northfield, New Jersey?

The typical household in Northfield, New Jersey earns about $44,624 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northfield, New Jersey expensive?

In Northfield, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, New Jersey?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Northfield, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northfield, New Jersey?

About 3.2% of people in Northfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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

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