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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Northfield

Vermont · 3,208 residents · 2.433 sq mi
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Northfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,348. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 1990. Median home value is $88,500. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,208
+70%since 1990
from 1,889 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,319 / sq mi
+70%since 1990
from 776 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
22.1
−37%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Northfield
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,348
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,370 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,760
+5%since 1990
from $11,224 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $76,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$531
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $395 in 1990
US average: $602
51.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.6% in 1990
48.8% rent
2.7
−19%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,855)
Black1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(24)
Asian0.6%(12)
Diversity Score7.4%(140)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(2,922)
Black1.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(106)
Asian1.9%(62)
Diversity Score16.8%(539)
17
+126%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.5%
+9.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.6%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
−36%since 1990
from 22.9 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, Vermont?

Northfield, Vermont has about 3,208 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Northfield, Vermont?

The typical household in Northfield, Vermont earns about $33,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northfield, Vermont expensive?

In Northfield, Vermont, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Northfield, Vermont?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Northfield, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northfield, Vermont?

About 12.1% of people in Northfield, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

Has Northfield, Vermont grown since 1990?

Yes, Northfield, Vermont has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,319 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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

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