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Northfield

Ohio · 3,677 residents · 1.047 sq mi
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Northfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,741. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $149,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,677
−4%since 2000
from 3,827 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,512 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3,655 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,741
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,027 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,765
+15%since 2000
from $19,007 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $114,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+3%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(3,526)
Black3.4%(129)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(32)
Asian2.2%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(591)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(3,118)
Black5.7%(208)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(64)
Asian5.3%(194)
Other5.2%(192)
Diversity Score38.7%(1,424)
Diversity Score
39
+151%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northfield, Ohio?

Northfield, Ohio has about 3,677 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Ohio?

The typical household in Northfield, Ohio earns about $51,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northfield, Ohio expensive?

In Northfield, Ohio, the median home is worth about $149,100, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Ohio?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Northfield, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northfield, Ohio?

About 5.0% of people in Northfield, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northfield, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Northfield, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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