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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northfield

New Jersey · 7,725 residents · 3.582 sq mi
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Northfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $127,700. With a median age of 40.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,725
+6%since 1990
from 7,305 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,157 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 2,039 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.4
+6%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Northfield
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,875
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,624 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$25,059
+26%since 1990
from $19,909 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $112,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$783
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $690 in 1990
US average: $602
92.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 91.9% in 1990
7.7% rent
2.2
−11%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(6,970)
Black2%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(42)
Asian2.1%(154)
Diversity Score12.4%(905)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(6,938)
Black2.3%(179)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(338)
Asian2.5%(192)
Diversity Score21.7%(1,677)
22
+75%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 20.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.5%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.5 min
−24%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, New Jersey?

Northfield, New Jersey has about 7,725 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Northfield, New Jersey earns about $56,875 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 $127,700, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, New Jersey?

About 22.5% 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 5.6% of people in Northfield, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northfield, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Northfield, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 420 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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