CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Northfield

New Jersey · 8,624 residents · 3.582 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Atlantic City metro area
Compare
The short version

Northfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,980. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $271,300. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,624
+12%since 2000
from 7,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,408 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2,157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+7%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Northfield
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,980
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,675
+22%since 2000
from $25,059 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,526
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+70%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Northfield on RentDataNow
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(7,153)
Black2.9%(247)
Hispanic / Latino8%(690)
Asian4.5%(384)
Other0.9%(80)
Diversity Score36.4%(3,139)
Diversity Score
36
+68%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Northfield

McGregor
Pop 8,490
Odessa
Pop 8,381
North Merritt Island
Pop 9,025
Ave Maria
Pop 8,258
Places similar to Northfield
Head to head

Compare Northfield to nearby cities

NORTHFIELD VS
Pleasantville
Income$53,661−24%
Home value$194,100−28%
Population20,853+145%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NORTHFIELD VS
Ventnor City
Income$68,671−3%
Home value$363,000+34%
Population9,345+10%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NORTHFIELD VS
Somers Point
Income$71,062same
Home value$309,200+14%
Population10,590+25%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NORTHFIELD VS
Absecon
Income$73,676+4%
Home value$286,300+6%
Population9,209+8%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, New Jersey?

Northfield, New Jersey has about 8,624 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northfield, New Jersey earns about $70,980 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 $271,300, and the typical rent is about $1,526 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, New Jersey?

About 30.6% 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.

Has Northfield, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Northfield, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,319 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New Jersey
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Northfield with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →