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Northfield

New Jersey · 8,434 residents · 3.582 sq mi
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Northfield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,464. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $226,100. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,434
+9%since 2000
from 7,725 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,355 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 2,157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+11%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Northfield
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,464
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,331
+69%since 2000
from $25,059 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $783 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(6,467)
Black2.3%(197)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(974)
Asian5.5%(465)
Other1.4%(115)
Diversity Score45.3%(3,824)
Diversity Score
45
+109%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, New Jersey?

Northfield, New Jersey has about 8,434 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Northfield, New Jersey earns about $84,464 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 $226,100, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, New Jersey?

About 39.5% 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 4.0% 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 1,129 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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