Northfield, MN

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Northfield Overview

20,518
TOTAL POPULATION
9,835
MALE POPULATION
10,683
FEMALE POPULATION
92.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.62
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,390
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,410
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$83,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
54.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
45.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,462
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Northfield Zip Codes

Northfield Area Codes

Race in Northfield

The most populous races in Northfield are White / Caucasian (17,090 | 83.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1,786 | 8.7%), and Two or more Races (1,388 | 6.8%).
Race in Northfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian8073.9%
Black / African American4852.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific30.0%
Hispanic or Latino1,7868.7%
Native / Alaskan1120.5%
White / Caucasian17,09083.3%
Two or more Races1,3886.8%
Some other Race6333.1%
Total20,518100.0%

Ancestry in Northfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Northfield are German (6,259 | 30.5%), Norwegian (4,340 | 21.1%), Irish (1,925 | 9.4%), English (1,798 | 8.8%), and Mexican (1,360 | 6.6%), together accounting for 76.4% of all Northfield residents.
Ancestry in Northfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
African870.4%
Albanian170.1%
American2141.0%
Arab440.2%
Argentinean170.1%
Armenian100.1%
Australian140.1%
Austrian780.4%
Bangladeshi810.4%
Belgian300.2%
Bhutanese1410.7%
Bolivian30.0%
Brazilian70.0%
British670.3%
Bulgarian340.2%
Burmese2161.1%
Canadian430.2%
Central American500.2%
Cherokee180.1%
Chilean380.2%
Chippewa580.3%
Choctaw140.1%
Colombian70.0%
Costa Rican50.0%
Croatian250.1%
Cuban210.1%
Czech5662.8%
Czechoslovakian250.1%
Danish2571.3%
Dutch2351.1%
Eastern European470.2%
Ecuadorian190.1%
English1,7988.8%
Estonian60.0%
European3011.5%
Filipino120.1%
Finnish1370.7%
French4202.1%
French American Indian170.1%
French Canadian1090.5%
German6,25930.5%
Greek1470.7%
Guamanian / Chamorro150.1%
Guatemalan240.1%
Guyanese240.1%
Haitian70.0%
Hungarian440.2%
Icelander520.3%
Indian (Asian)3001.5%
Iranian270.1%
Irish1,9259.4%
Italian4802.3%
Jamaican150.1%
Kenyan430.2%
Korean1090.5%
Latvian180.1%
Lebanese370.2%
Lithuanian100.1%
Luxembourger140.1%
Mexican1,3606.6%
Mexican American Indian30.0%
Mongolian50.0%
Northern European160.1%
Norwegian4,34021.1%
Pakistani50.0%
Pennsylvania German20.0%
Polish6403.1%
Portuguese200.1%
Puerto Rican240.1%
Romanian160.1%
Russian1310.6%
Salvadoran210.1%
Samoan320.2%
Scandinavian3761.8%
Scotch-Irish1920.9%
Scottish3121.5%
Sioux280.1%
Slovak190.1%
Slovene240.1%
Somali70.0%
South American850.4%
Spaniard60.0%
Spanish1640.8%
Spanish American Indian60.0%
Sri Lankan1940.9%
Subsaharan African1991.0%
Swedish1,3466.6%
Swiss1110.5%
Syrian70.0%
Thai870.4%
Ukrainian510.3%
Venezuelan10.0%
Welsh1640.8%
Yugoslavian50.0%
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Immigrants in Northfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Northfield came from Latin America (663 | 3.2%), Central America (593 | 2.9%), Mexico (562 | 2.7%), Asia (471 | 2.3%), and Eastern Asia (278 | 1.3%), together accounting for 12.5% of all Northfield residents.
Immigrants in Northfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1810.9%
Albania170.1%
Argentina390.2%
Asia4712.3%
Bangladesh20.0%
Brazil180.1%
Canada180.1%
Central America5932.9%
China1991.0%
Costa Rica30.0%
Croatia50.0%
Eastern Africa1280.6%
Eastern Asia2781.3%
Eastern Europe720.4%
Ecuador90.0%
El Salvador210.1%
England150.1%
Europe1790.9%
Germany660.3%
Guatemala60.0%
Honduras10.0%
India450.2%
Japan210.1%
Kenya550.3%
Korea580.3%
Latin America6633.2%
Latvia80.0%
Mexico5622.7%
Netherlands100.1%
Northern Europe150.1%
Peru40.0%
Philippines60.0%
Russia360.2%
Senegal120.1%
South America700.3%
South Central Asia470.2%
South Eastern Asia1460.7%
Southern Europe160.1%
Spain160.1%
Vietnam1400.7%
Western Africa440.2%
Western Europe760.4%
Zimbabwe70.0%
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Sex and Age in Northfield

Sex and Age in Northfield

The most populous age groups in Northfield are 15 to 19 Years (1,539 | 15.7%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (1,923 | 18.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Northfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years483 (4.9%)335 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Years380 (3.9%)366 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Years533 (5.4%)655 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years1,539 (15.7%)1,923 (18.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,510 (15.3%)1,898 (17.8%)
25 to 29 Years380 (3.9%)360 (3.4%)
30 to 34 Years435 (4.4%)484 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Years403 (4.1%)414 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years607 (6.2%)559 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years577 (5.9%)491 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years572 (5.8%)449 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years377 (3.8%)474 (4.4%)
60 to 64 Years531 (5.4%)505 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years533 (5.4%)490 (4.6%)
70 to 74 Years356 (3.6%)445 (4.2%)
75 to 79 Years273 (2.8%)343 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years136 (1.4%)197 (1.8%)
85 Years and over210 (2.1%)295 (2.8%)
Total9,835 (100.0%)10,683 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Northfield

Median Family Size in Northfield

The median family size in Northfield is 3.05 persons per family, with single female/mother families (413 | 10.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (313 | 8.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.86 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Northfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,094 (81.0%)3.06
Single Male/Father313 (8.2%)2.86
Single Female/Mother413 (10.8%)3.16
Total Families3,820 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Northfield

The median household size in Northfield is 2.38 persons per household, with single female/mother households (413 | 6.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.49 persons per household. non-family households (2,508 | 39.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.23 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Northfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,094 (48.9%)3.10
Single Male/Father313 (5.0%)3.00
Single Female/Mother413 (6.5%)3.49
Non-family2,508 (39.6%)1.23
Total Households6,328 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Northfield

Out of a total of 6,328 households in Northfield, 3,820 (60.4%) are family households, while 2,508 (39.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,657, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,079.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Northfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,079 (32.9%)
2-Person Households1,657 (26.2%)394 (6.2%)
3-Person Households958 (15.1%)4 (0.1%)
4-Person Households895 (14.1%)20 (0.3%)
5-Person Households165 (2.6%)11 (0.2%)
6-Person Households103 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households42 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,820 (60.4%)2,508 (39.6%)

Female Fertility in Northfield

Fertility by Age in Northfield

Average fertility rate in Northfield is 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 94.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Northfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years3 (1.7%)2.0
20 to 34 years163 (94.2%)59.0
35 to 50 years7 (4.1%)4.0
Total173 (100.0%)28.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Northfield

85.0% of women with births (173) in Northfield are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Northfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years140 (85.9%)23 (14.1%)
35 to 50 years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (85.0%)26 (15.0%)

Fertility by Education in Northfield

Average fertility rate in Northfield is 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 75.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 5.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 50.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Northfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (1.7%)5.0
High School Diploma20 (11.6%)20.0
College or Associate's Degree88 (50.9%)28.0
Bachelor's Degree53 (30.6%)75.0
Graduate Degree9 (5.2%)11.0
Total173 (100.0%)28.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Northfield

15.0% of women with births in Northfield are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Northfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree65 (73.9%)23 (26.1%)
Bachelor's Degree53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (85.0%)26 (15.0%)

Income in Northfield

Income Overview in Northfield

Per Capita Income in Northfield is $37,390, while median incomes of families and households are $115,410 and $83,125 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income20,518$37,390
Median Family Income3,820$115,410
Mean Family Income3,820$134,396
Median Household Income6,328$83,125
Mean Household Income6,328$105,216
Income Deficit3,820$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)20,51854.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)20,51845.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index20,5180.43

Earnings by Sex in Northfield

Average Earnings in Northfield are $18,877, $29,610 for men and $13,461 for women, a difference of 54.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Northfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,260 (47.9%)$29,610
Female6,797 (52.1%)$13,461
Total13,057 (100.0%)$18,877

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Northfield

The most common earnings brackets in Northfield are $100,000+ for men (858 | 13.7%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (897 | 13.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Northfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less820 (13.1%)884 (13.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999578 (9.2%)897 (13.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499555 (8.9%)809 (11.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999319 (5.1%)349 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499273 (4.4%)363 (5.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99946 (0.7%)251 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499114 (1.8%)151 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99974 (1.2%)143 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,49988 (1.4%)154 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99942 (0.7%)82 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $29,999233 (3.7%)208 (3.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999128 (2.0%)283 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999269 (4.3%)242 (3.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999140 (2.2%)157 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999184 (2.9%)208 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $54,999230 (3.7%)270 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999428 (6.8%)383 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999218 (3.5%)198 (2.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999663 (10.6%)389 (5.7%)
$100,000+858 (13.7%)376 (5.5%)
Total6,260 (100.0%)6,797 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Northfield

Average earnings in Northfield are $61,321 for men and $46,654 for women, a difference of 23.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,110, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $38,682. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,097, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $35,096.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Northfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$38,682$35,096
High School Diploma$41,707$36,475
College or Associate's Degree$57,150$39,484
Bachelor's Degree$81,835$49,583
Graduate Degree$88,110$59,097
Total$61,321$46,654

Family Income in Northfield

Family Income Brackets in Northfield

According to the Northfield family income data, there are 1,039 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 31 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Northfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000310.8%
$10,000 to $14,999340.9%
$15,000 to $24,999992.6%
$25,000 to $34,999762.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991724.5%
$50,000 to $74,99962316.3%
$75,000 to $99,99953113.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,03927.2%
$150,000 to $199,99964216.8%
$200,000+57315.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Northfield

7+ person families (36 | 0.9%) account for the highest median family income in Northfield with $178,571 per family, while 2-person families (1,761 | 46.1%) have the highest median income of $55,962 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Northfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,761 (46.1%)$111,925
3-Person Families947 (24.8%)$115,981
4-Person Families824 (21.6%)$105,096
5-Person Families152 (4.0%)$177,500
6-Person Families100 (2.6%)$176,429
7+ Person Families36 (0.9%)$178,571
Total3,820 (100.0%)$115,410

Family Income by Number of Earners in Northfield

The median family income in Northfield is $115,410, with families comprising 3+ earners (471) having the highest median family income of $174,125, while families with 1 earner (1,031) have the lowest median family income of $77,563, accounting for 12.3% and 27.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Northfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners524 (13.7%)$84,875
1 Earner1,031 (27.0%)$77,563
2 Earners1,794 (47.0%)$128,182
3+ Earners471 (12.3%)$174,125
Total3,820 (100.0%)$115,410

Household Income in Northfield

Household Income Brackets in Northfield

With 1,354 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Northfield, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 95 households (1.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Northfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003485.5%
$10,000 to $14,999951.5%
$15,000 to $24,9993615.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993545.6%
$35,000 to $49,9996209.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,13317.9%
$75,000 to $99,99972111.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,35421.4%
$150,000 to $199,99974011.7%
$200,000+6019.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Northfield

The median household income in Northfield is $83,125, with the highest median household income of $103,787 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,289 households (36.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 220 households (3.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Northfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years220 (3.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,765 (27.9%)$92,255
45 to 64 Years2,289 (36.2%)$103,787
65+ Years2,054 (32.5%)$72,228
Total6,328 (100.0%)$83,125

Poverty in Northfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Northfield

With 8.1% poverty level for males and 7.4% for females among the residents of Northfield, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 185 males (29.0%) and 198 females (33.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Northfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years85 (18.7%)14 (4.3%)
5 Years2 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years25 (4.1%)45 (9.4%)
12 to 14 Years24 (10.5%)22 (4.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)20 (10.6%)
16 and 17 Years21 (14.0%)3 (1.3%)
18 to 24 Years185 (29.0%)198 (33.2%)
25 to 34 Years34 (4.3%)65 (7.8%)
35 to 44 Years16 (1.6%)60 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years45 (3.9%)27 (2.9%)
55 to 64 Years137 (15.1%)21 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years19 (2.2%)64 (7.0%)
75 Years and over9 (1.7%)32 (4.6%)
Total602 (8.1%)571 (7.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Northfield

According to the poverty statistics in Northfield, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Northfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years370 (81.3%)315 (95.7%)
5 Years72 (97.3%)47 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years584 (95.9%)433 (90.6%)
12 to 14 Years205 (89.5%)464 (95.5%)
15 Years22 (100.0%)169 (89.4%)
16 and 17 Years129 (86.0%)221 (98.7%)
18 to 24 Years452 (71.0%)399 (66.8%)
25 to 34 Years758 (95.7%)773 (92.2%)
35 to 44 Years994 (98.4%)913 (93.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,104 (96.1%)913 (97.1%)
55 to 64 Years771 (84.9%)955 (97.9%)
65 to 74 Years846 (97.8%)855 (93.0%)
75 Years and over518 (98.3%)670 (95.4%)
Total6,825 (91.9%)7,127 (92.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Northfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Northfield show that 1.9% or 59 of the total 3,094 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.2%, comprising of 43 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Northfield
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,833 (99.1%)16 (0.9%)
1 or 2 Children986 (95.8%)43 (4.2%)
3 or 4 Children204 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,035 (98.1%)59 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Northfield

According to the poverty data in Northfield, 2.6% or 8 single-father households and 17.2% or 71 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (5.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 households (29.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Northfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)11 (8.7%)
1 or 2 Children8 (5.6%)40 (19.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (29.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (2.6%)71 (17.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Northfield

The poverty data for Northfield shows that 59 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 79 of the single-parent households (10.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 43 households (4.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (24.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Northfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children16 (0.9%)11 (3.9%)
1 or 2 Children43 (4.2%)48 (13.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (24.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (1.9%)79 (10.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Northfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Northfield

Among the 10,397 employed individuals in Northfield, private company employees (6,306 | 60.7%), not-for-profit organizations (2,288 | 22.0%), and local government employees (649 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Northfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,30660.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2712.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3643.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,28822.0%
Local Government Employees6496.2%
State Government Employees3493.4%
Federal Government Employees1601.5%
Unpaid Family Workers100.1%
Total10,397100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Northfield

According to the labor force statistics for Northfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,553), 65.3% or 11,462 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.2% or 711 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.8% or 844 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 60 to 64 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.1% or 126 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Northfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,128 (65.5%)179 (8.4%)
20 to 24 Years2,300 (67.5%)87 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years642 (86.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years844 (91.8%)51 (6.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,693 (85.4%)66 (3.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,870 (89.5%)185 (9.9%)
55 to 59 Years686 (80.6%)15 (2.2%)
60 to 64 Years784 (75.7%)126 (16.1%)
65 to 74 Years423 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over81 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,462 (65.3%)711 (6.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Northfield

According to labor force statistics for Northfield, 85.6% of individuals (6,521) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,618) are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 443 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 95.6% or 240 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 16.7% or 40 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Northfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School240 (95.6%)42 (16.7%)
High School Diploma1,152 (79.7%)150 (10.4%)
College / Associate Degree1,674 (81.3%)62 (3.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,454 (89.4%)259 (6.7%)
Total6,521 (85.6%)518 (6.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Northfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Northfield are Community & Social Service (2,087 | 19.4%), Education Instruction & Library (1,556 | 14.5%), Management (894 | 8.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (578 | 5.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (491 | 4.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Northfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Northfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (62.1%), and Architecture & Engineering (57.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (77.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (70.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Northfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management500 (55.9%)394 (44.1%)
Business & Financial186 (45.0%)227 (55.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science359 (62.1%)219 (37.9%)
Computers & Mathematics157 (53.0%)139 (47.0%)
Architecture & Engineering109 (57.7%)80 (42.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 742 (35.5%)1,345 (64.4%)
Education, Arts & Media79 (50.6%)77 (49.4%)
Legal Services & Support37 (47.4%)41 (52.6%)
Education Instruction & Library460 (29.6%)1,096 (70.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment166 (55.9%)131 (44.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating111 (22.6%)380 (77.4%)
Health Technologists82 (22.3%)285 (77.7%)
Total (Category)1,898 (42.5%)2,565 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)5,081 (47.3%)5,655 (52.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Northfield are Food Preparation & Serving (888 | 8.3%), Personal Care & Service (540 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (385 | 3.6%), Healthcare Support (375 | 3.5%), and Security & Protection (119 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Northfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Northfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (86.1%), Security & Protection (74.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (64.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.9%), Personal Care & Service (73.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Northfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support34 (9.1%)341 (90.9%)
Security & Protection89 (74.8%)30 (25.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention15 (45.5%)18 (54.5%)
Law Enforcement74 (86.1%)12 (14.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving373 (42.0%)515 (58.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance249 (64.7%)136 (35.3%)
Personal Care & Service141 (26.1%)399 (73.9%)
Total (Category)886 (38.4%)1,421 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)5,081 (47.3%)5,655 (52.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Northfield are Office & Administration (1,270 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (770 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Northfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Northfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related457 (59.4%)313 (40.6%)
Office & Administration352 (27.7%)918 (72.3%)
Total (Category)809 (39.7%)1,231 (60.3%)
Total (Overall)5,081 (47.3%)5,655 (52.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Northfield are Construction & Extraction (329 | 3.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (327 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (56 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Northfield

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Northfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry19 (33.9%)37 (66.1%)
Construction & Extraction294 (89.4%)35 (10.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair327 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)640 (89.9%)72 (10.1%)
Total (Overall)5,081 (47.3%)5,655 (52.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Northfield are Production (556 | 5.2%), Transportation (349 | 3.3%), and Material Moving (309 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Northfield

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Northfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Production393 (70.7%)163 (29.3%)
Transportation293 (84.0%)56 (16.1%)
Material Moving162 (52.4%)147 (47.6%)
Total (Category)848 (69.9%)366 (30.1%)
Total (Overall)5,081 (47.3%)5,655 (52.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Northfield

Employment Industries in Northfield

The major employment industries in Northfield include Educational Services (3,589 | 33.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,233 | 11.5%), Manufacturing (1,005 | 9.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,000 | 9.3%), and Retail Trade (831 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Northfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Northfield

The Northfield industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Construction (88.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (81.4%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (69.1%), and Finance & Insurance (66.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Northfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting69 (62.2%)42 (37.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction390 (88.0%)53 (12.0%)
Manufacturing681 (67.8%)324 (32.2%)
Wholesale Trade249 (80.3%)61 (19.7%)
Retail Trade399 (48.0%)432 (52.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing141 (48.4%)150 (51.5%)
Utilities27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information54 (54.5%)45 (45.5%)
Finance & Insurance70 (33.5%)139 (66.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing58 (58.6%)41 (41.4%)
Professional & Scientific261 (56.6%)200 (43.4%)
Enterprise Management10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support161 (71.9%)63 (28.1%)
Educational Services1,268 (35.3%)2,321 (64.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance229 (18.6%)1,004 (81.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation56 (30.9%)125 (69.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services576 (57.6%)424 (42.4%)
Public Administration172 (59.5%)117 (40.5%)
Total5,081 (47.3%)5,655 (52.7%)

Education in Northfield

School Enrollment in Northfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,627 students in Northfield are college / undergraduate (5,490 | 63.6%), middle school (1,043 | 12.1%), and high school (873 | 10.1%).
School Enrollment in Northfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2532.9%
Kindergarten1521.8%
Elementary School5976.9%
Middle School1,04312.1%
High School87310.1%
College / Undergraduate5,49063.6%
Graduate / Professional2192.5%
Total8,627100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Northfield

Out of a total of 8,627 students who are enrolled in schools in Northfield, 4,831 (56.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,796 (44.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2,388 (85.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 564 (95.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Northfield
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds122 (61.3%)77 (38.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old636 (88.0%)87 (12.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,121 (94.4%)67 (5.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds564 (95.9%)24 (4.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds742 (26.1%)2,097 (73.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds400 (14.3%)2,388 (85.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds118 (61.8%)73 (38.2%)
35 Years and over96 (86.5%)15 (13.5%)
Total3,796 (44.0%)4,831 (56.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Northfield

Education (1,006 | 15.3%), social sciences (679 | 10.3%), liberal arts & history (632 | 9.6%), literature & languages (594 | 9.0%), and business (556 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 6,566 individuals in Northfield who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Northfield
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2724.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5127.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1852.8%
Psychology4296.5%
Social Sciences67910.3%
Engineering2734.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies180.3%
Science & Technology4927.5%
Business5568.5%
Education1,00615.3%
Literature & Languages5949.0%
Liberal Arts & History6329.6%
Visual & Performing Arts3895.9%
Communications2874.4%
Arts & Humanities2423.7%
Total6,566100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Northfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Northfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Northfield are males with 2 vehicles (2,153, accounting for 56.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,657, making up 61.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Northfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle55 (1.4%)120 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle502 (13.1%)689 (19.7%)
2 Vehicles2,153 (56.2%)1,657 (47.4%)
3 Vehicles842 (22.0%)797 (22.8%)
4 Vehicles201 (5.2%)169 (4.8%)
5 or more Vehicles77 (2.0%)67 (1.9%)
Total3,830 (100.0%)3,499 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Northfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Northfield are 5 to 9 minutes (2,135 commuters, 26.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,667 commuters, 20.9%), and 45 to 59 minutes (742 commuters, 9.3%).
Commute Time in Northfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4705.9%
5 to 9 Minutes2,13526.8%
10 to 14 Minutes1,66720.9%
15 to 19 Minutes7098.9%
20 to 24 Minutes6277.9%
25 to 29 Minutes3093.9%
30 to 34 Minutes6518.2%
35 to 39 Minutes1331.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1862.3%
45 to 59 Minutes7429.3%
60 to 89 Minutes2793.5%
90 or more Minutes730.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Northfield

The most common commute times in Northfield are 5 to 9 minutes (851 commuters, 21.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,284 commuters, 31.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Northfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes238 (6.1%)232 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes851 (21.9%)1,284 (31.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes676 (17.4%)991 (24.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes307 (7.9%)402 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes343 (8.8%)284 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes183 (4.7%)126 (3.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes289 (7.4%)362 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes91 (2.4%)42 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes67 (1.7%)119 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes571 (14.7%)171 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes214 (5.5%)65 (1.6%)
90 or more Minutes49 (1.3%)24 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Northfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Northfield are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (568, 14.6%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (828, 20.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Northfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM280 (7.2%)117 (2.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM98 (2.5%)21 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM227 (5.9%)71 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM442 (11.4%)129 (3.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM308 (7.9%)320 (7.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM568 (14.6%)428 (10.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM387 (10.0%)582 (14.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM347 (8.9%)398 (9.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM170 (4.4%)226 (5.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM130 (3.4%)258 (6.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM97 (2.5%)310 (7.6%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM36 (0.9%)82 (2.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM452 (11.7%)828 (20.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM337 (8.7%)332 (8.1%)
Total3,879 (100.0%)4,102 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Northfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Northfield

Of the total 6,328 dwellings in Northfield, owner-occupied units account for 4,444 (70.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,884 (29.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Northfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,44470.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,88429.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,328100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Northfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Northfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,07932.9%
2-Person Household2,05132.4%
3-Person Household96215.2%
4+ Person Household1,23619.5%
Total Housing Units6,328100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Northfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Northfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,024 (49.2%)1,055 (50.7%)
2-Person Household1,626 (79.3%)425 (20.7%)
3-Person Household767 (79.7%)195 (20.3%)
4+ Person Household1,027 (83.1%)209 (16.9%)
Total Housing Units4,444 (70.2%)1,884 (29.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Northfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Northfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School63 (35.2%)116 (64.8%)
High School Diploma567 (51.0%)544 (49.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,085 (68.4%)500 (31.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,729 (79.0%)724 (21.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Northfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Northfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years94815.0%
35 to 44 Years1,03716.4%
45 to 54 Years1,14318.1%
55 to 64 Years1,14618.1%
65 to 74 Years1,13317.9%
75 to 84 Years5929.4%
85 Years and Over3295.2%
Total6,328100.0%

Housing Finances in Northfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Northfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Northfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,444 (70.2%)$106,280
Renter-Occupied1,884 (29.8%)$43,235
Average6,328 (100.0%)$83,125

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Northfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Northfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00075 (1.7%)192 (10.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)78 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99946 (1.0%)48 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99937 (0.8%)68 (3.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99959 (1.3%)199 (10.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999179 (4.0%)174 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999337 (7.6%)280 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999699 (15.7%)436 (23.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999590 (13.3%)134 (7.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,195 (26.9%)158 (8.4%)
$150,000 or more1,227 (27.6%)117 (6.2%)
Total4,444 (100.0%)1,884 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Northfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Northfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30040 (0.9%)42 (2.2%)
$300 to $499324 (7.3%)110 (5.8%)
$500 to $799666 (15.0%)466 (24.7%)
$800 to $999542 (12.2%)393 (20.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499780 (17.5%)550 (29.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999726 (16.3%)111 (5.9%)
$2,000 to $2,499696 (15.7%)23 (1.2%)
$2,500 to $2,999410 (9.2%)25 (1.3%)
$3,000 or more260 (5.9%)83 (4.4%)
Total4,444 (100.0%)1,884 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Northfield

Housing Structures in Northfield

Housing Structures in Northfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached3,57356.5%
Single Unit, Attached83513.2%
2 Unit Apartments2353.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1472.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2514.0%
10 or more Apartments1,10917.5%
Mobile Home / Other1782.8%
Total6,328100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Northfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Northfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,385 (94.7%)188 (5.3%)
Single Unit, Attached679 (81.3%)156 (18.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)235 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13 (8.8%)134 (91.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4 (1.6%)247 (98.4%)
10 or more Apartments185 (16.7%)924 (83.3%)
Mobile Home / Other178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,444 (70.2%)1,884 (29.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Northfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Northfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)61 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms69 (1.5%)669 (35.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms894 (20.1%)804 (42.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,295 (29.1%)271 (14.4%)
8 or more Rooms2,186 (49.2%)79 (4.2%)
Total4,444 (100.0%)1,884 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Northfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Northfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,788 (85.2%)723 (38.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas88 (2.0%)10 (0.5%)
Electricity484 (10.9%)950 (50.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)5 (0.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels84 (1.9%)87 (4.6%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)109 (5.8%)
Total4,444 (100.0%)1,884 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Northfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Northfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle57 (1.3%)260 (13.8%)
1 Vehicle1,171 (26.4%)1,058 (56.2%)
2 Vehicles2,156 (48.5%)523 (27.8%)
3 or more Vehicles1,060 (23.8%)43 (2.3%)
Total4,444 (100.0%)1,884 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Northfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Northfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,6772,767
Median Property Value$266,600$294,500
Median Household Income$82,292$901
Monthly Housing Costs$714$260
Real Estate Taxes$3,667$122

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Northfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Northfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000183 (10.9%)35 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99937 (2.2%)9 (0.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999790 (47.1%)1,416 (51.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999500 (29.8%)1,077 (38.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999153 (9.1%)205 (7.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9999 (0.5%)25 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more5 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,677 (100.0%)2,767 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Northfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Northfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00044 (2.6%)20 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999129 (7.7%)31 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99997 (5.8%)13 (0.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999211 (12.6%)82 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999297 (17.7%)126 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999220 (13.1%)402 (14.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999353 (21.0%)370 (13.4%)
$150,000 or more326 (19.4%)842 (30.4%)
Total1,677 (100.0%)2,767 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Northfield

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Northfield
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x455 (27.1%)115,784 (4,184.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x381 (22.7%)755 (27.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x261 (15.6%)851 (30.8%)
4.0x or more560 (33.4%)461 (16.7%)
Total1,677 (100.0%)2,767 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Northfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Northfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800131 (7.8%)31 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,499100 (6.0%)47 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,4991,383 (82.5%)42 (1.5%)
Total1,677 (100.0%)2,767 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Northfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Northfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Northfield
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years915 (97.0%)28 (3.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,692 (98.5%)58 (1.5%)
19 to 25 Years4,892 (96.7%)165 (3.3%)
26 to 34 Years1,338 (88.3%)178 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,760 (88.7%)223 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years1,938 (92.8%)151 (7.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,792 (95.1%)92 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,723 (96.6%)61 (3.4%)
75 Years and older1,229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,279 (95.3%)956 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Northfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Northfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born915 (97.0%)28 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,692 (98.5%)58 (1.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,892 (96.7%)165 (3.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Northfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Northfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,093 (89.1%)133 (10.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,314 (87.9%)180 (12.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,576 (95.6%)118 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,589 (97.7%)38 (2.3%)
$100,000 and over7,560 (94.6%)428 (5.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Northfield

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Northfield
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6433 (45.9%)582 (61.7%)
6 to 18 Years833 (22.2%)3,068 (81.8%)
19 to 25 Years318 (6.3%)4,578 (90.5%)
25 to 34 Years153 (10.1%)1,185 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years428 (21.6%)1,355 (68.3%)
45 to 54 Years441 (21.1%)1,585 (75.9%)
55 to 64 Years384 (20.4%)1,510 (80.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,594 (89.3%)1,346 (75.4%)
75 Years and over1,224 (99.6%)924 (75.2%)
Total5,808 (28.7%)16,133 (79.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Northfield

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Northfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years40 (3.7%)3 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years180 (4.9%)169 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years232 (7.6%)210 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years175 (20.2%)152 (16.5%)
75 Years and over194 (36.8%)259 (36.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Northfield

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Northfield: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years7 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years23 (0.6%)32 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years47 (1.5%)9 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years98 (11.3%)7 (0.8%)
75 Years and over149 (28.3%)130 (18.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Northfield: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years21 (0.6%)6 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years24 (0.8%)37 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years17 (2.0%)22 (2.4%)
75 Years and over9 (1.7%)50 (7.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Northfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years26 (2.4%)3 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years140 (3.8%)108 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years92 (3.0%)142 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years37 (4.3%)62 (6.8%)
75 Years and over36 (6.8%)48 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Northfield: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years66 (2.1%)95 (3.3%)
65 to 74 Years75 (8.7%)95 (10.3%)
75 Years and over83 (15.8%)155 (22.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Northfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (1.2%)45 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years34 (3.9%)57 (6.2%)
75 Years and over61 (11.6%)12 (1.7%)

Technology Access in Northfield

Computing Device Access in Northfield

Computing Device Access in Northfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop5,23182.7%
Smartphone5,66189.5%
Tablet4,37569.1%
No Computing Device2223.5%
Total6,328100.0%

Internet Access in Northfield

Internet Access in Northfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet140.2%
Broadband Home4,95078.2%
Cellular Data Only64810.2%
Satellite Internet3745.9%
No Internet4667.4%
Total6,328100.0%

Northfield Summary

Northfield, Minnesota is a small city located in Rice County, approximately 50 miles south of the Twin Cities. It is home to two colleges, Carleton College and St. Olaf College, and is known for its historic downtown and its strong sense of community.

History

Northfield was founded in 1855 by John W. North, a former Vermont legislator. Northfield was originally intended to be a utopian community, and the city was laid out in a grid pattern with wide streets and generous lots. The city was named after North’s hometown of Northfield, Vermont.
In 1876, Northfield was the site of the infamous Northfield Raid, when the James-Younger gang attempted to rob the First National Bank of Northfield. The citizens of Northfield fought back and the gang was eventually captured. The event is commemorated each year with the Defeat of Jesse James Days festival.
In the late 19th century, Northfield became a center of higher education with the founding of Carleton College in 1866 and St. Olaf College in 1874. The two colleges have been a major part of the city’s economy and culture ever since.

Geography

Northfield is located in the Cannon River Valley, which is part of the Minnesota River Valley. The city is situated on the banks of the Cannon River, which flows through the city and is a popular spot for fishing and canoeing. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, and is located approximately 50 miles south of the Twin Cities.

Economy

Northfield’s economy is largely driven by the two colleges, Carleton College and St. Olaf College. The colleges provide jobs for many of the city’s residents, as well as a steady stream of visitors and tourists.
In addition to the colleges, Northfield is home to a number of small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and galleries. The city is also home to several large employers, including the Northfield Hospital and Clinics, the Northfield Public Schools, and the Northfield News.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Northfield had a population of 20,007. The median age was 22.7 years, and the median household income was $50,945. The racial makeup of the city was 88.3% White, 4.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.2% Asian, and 3.6% from other races.
Northfield is a diverse and vibrant community, with a strong sense of community and a commitment to preserving its historic downtown. The city is home to a variety of cultural and recreational activities, and is a popular destination for visitors and tourists.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Northfield?
Total Population of Northfield is 20,518.
What is the Total Male Population of Northfield?
Total Male Population of Northfield is 9,835.
What is the Total Female Population of Northfield?
Total Female Population of Northfield is 10,683.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Northfield?
There are 92.06 Males per 100 Females in Northfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Northfield?
There are 108.62 Females per 100 Males in Northfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Northfield?
Median Population Age in Northfield is 29.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Northfield
Average Family Size in Northfield is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Northfield
Average Household Size in Northfield is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Northfield?
Per Capita income in Northfield is $37,390.
What is the Median Family Income in Northfield?
Median Family Income in Northfield is $115,410.
What is the Median Household income in Northfield?
Median Household Income in Northfield is $83,125.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Northfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Northfield is 54.5%.
Women in Northfield earn 45.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Northfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Northfield is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Northfield?
There are 11,462 People in the Labor Forcein in Northfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Northfield?
65.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Northfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Northfield?
Unemployment Rate in Northfield is 6.2%.