Northfield, VT

Northfield Map

Northfield Map

Northfield Overview

4,390
TOTAL POPULATION
2,390
MALE POPULATION
2,000
FEMALE POPULATION
119.50
MALES / 100 FEMALES
83.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
25.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,386
PER CAPITA INCOME
$83,333
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,926
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
92.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,204
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Northfield Zip Codes

Northfield Area Codes

Race in Northfield

The most populous races in Northfield are White / Caucasian (3,959 | 90.2%), Two or more Races (339 | 7.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (214 | 4.9%).
Race in Northfield
Race# Population% Population
Asian511.2%
Black / African American310.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2144.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,95990.2%
Two or more Races3397.7%
Some other Race100.2%
Total4,390100.0%

Ancestry in Northfield

The most populous ancestries reported in Northfield are Irish (887 | 20.2%), English (737 | 16.8%), Italian (542 | 12.3%), French Canadian (443 | 10.1%), and German (442 | 10.1%), together accounting for 69.5% of all Northfield residents.
Ancestry in Northfield
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2746.2%
Arab340.8%
Armenian280.6%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac50.1%
Bhutanese721.6%
Bulgarian340.8%
Burmese120.3%
Cajun40.1%
Canadian100.2%
Central American40.1%
Chilean160.4%
Cuban280.6%
Ecuadorian200.5%
English73716.8%
European431.0%
Finnish330.7%
French1824.2%
French Canadian44310.1%
German44210.1%
Greek400.9%
Haitian170.4%
Honduran40.1%
Hungarian400.9%
Indian (Asian)370.8%
Iranian50.1%
Irish88720.2%
Italian54212.3%
Korean110.3%
Lebanese340.8%
Mexican942.1%
Norwegian711.6%
Pakistani210.5%
Peruvian40.1%
Polish1072.4%
Portuguese320.7%
Puerto Rican220.5%
Russian350.8%
Scotch-Irish1042.4%
Scottish1313.0%
Slovak140.3%
South American400.9%
Spaniard260.6%
Sri Lankan160.4%
Swedish1323.0%
Thai180.4%
Ukrainian210.5%
Welsh410.9%
View All 47 Rows

Immigrants in Northfield

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Northfield came from Asia (33 | 0.7%), China (19 | 0.4%), Eastern Asia (19 | 0.4%), Canada (17 | 0.4%), and Europe (16 | 0.4%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Northfield residents.
Immigrants in Northfield
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia330.7%
Canada170.4%
Caribbean50.1%
China190.4%
Eastern Asia190.4%
Eastern Europe120.3%
Europe160.4%
Haiti50.1%
India40.1%
Iraq50.1%
Latin America50.1%
Northern Europe40.1%
Russia120.3%
South Central Asia90.2%
Taiwan150.3%
Uzbekistan50.1%
Western Asia50.1%
View All 17 Rows

Sex and Age in Northfield

Sex and Age in Northfield

The most populous age groups in Northfield are 20 to 24 Years (635 | 26.6%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (490 | 24.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Northfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years80 (3.4%)105 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years95 (4.0%)131 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Years38 (1.6%)47 (2.4%)
15 to 19 Years404 (16.9%)147 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years635 (26.6%)490 (24.5%)
25 to 29 Years263 (11.0%)181 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years78 (3.3%)116 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years94 (3.9%)90 (4.5%)
40 to 44 Years144 (6.0%)58 (2.9%)
45 to 49 Years55 (2.3%)106 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years66 (2.8%)58 (2.9%)
55 to 59 Years100 (4.2%)47 (2.4%)
60 to 64 Years111 (4.6%)38 (1.9%)
65 to 69 Years67 (2.8%)96 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years32 (1.3%)88 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years52 (2.2%)50 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years45 (1.9%)17 (0.9%)
85 Years and over31 (1.3%)135 (6.8%)
Total2,390 (100.0%)2,000 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Northfield

Median Family Size in Northfield

The median family size in Northfield is 3.04 persons per family, with married-couple families (485 | 80.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (76 | 12.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.63 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Northfield
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple485 (80.8%)3.11
Single Male/Father39 (6.5%)3.05
Single Female/Mother76 (12.7%)2.63
Total Families600 (100.0%)3.04

Median Household Size in Northfield

The median household size in Northfield is 2.52 persons per household, with single female/mother households (76 | 6.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.57 persons per household. non-family households (544 | 47.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.81 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Northfield
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple485 (42.4%)3.11
Single Male/Father39 (3.4%)3.05
Single Female/Mother76 (6.6%)3.57
Non-family544 (47.5%)1.81
Total Households1,144 (100.0%)2.52

Household Size by Marriage Status in Northfield

Out of a total of 1,144 households in Northfield, 600 (52.4%) are family households, while 544 (47.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 250, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 381.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Northfield
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-381 (33.3%)
2-Person Households250 (21.8%)85 (7.4%)
3-Person Households169 (14.8%)30 (2.6%)
4-Person Households135 (11.8%)28 (2.5%)
5-Person Households46 (4.0%)20 (1.8%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total600 (52.4%)544 (47.5%)

Female Fertility in Northfield

Fertility by Age in Northfield

Average fertility rate in Northfield is 29.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Northfield
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years34 (100.0%)43.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total34 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Northfield

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Northfield
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Northfield

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Northfield
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree34 (100.0%)125.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total34 (100.0%)29.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Northfield

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Northfield
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Northfield

Income Overview in Northfield

Per Capita Income in Northfield is $25,386, while median incomes of families and households are $83,333 and $65,926 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,390$25,386
Median Family Income600$83,333
Mean Family Income600$82,182
Median Household Income1,144$65,926
Mean Household Income1,144$80,118
Income Deficit600$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,3907.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,39092.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,3900.40

Earnings by Sex in Northfield

Average Earnings in Northfield are $27,819, $27,802 for men and $30,208 for women, a difference of 8.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Northfield
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,613 (58.3%)$27,802
Female1,152 (41.7%)$30,208
Total2,765 (100.0%)$27,819

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Northfield

The most common earnings brackets in Northfield are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (227 | 14.1%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (152 | 13.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Northfield
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less170 (10.5%)84 (7.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99966 (4.1%)152 (13.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499227 (14.1%)125 (10.8%)
$7,500 to $9,999110 (6.8%)47 (4.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49996 (5.9%)81 (7.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9995 (0.3%)19 (1.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99927 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49928 (1.7%)36 (3.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99924 (1.5%)31 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999188 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)39 (3.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99943 (2.7%)55 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99959 (3.7%)139 (12.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99991 (5.6%)52 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999131 (8.1%)20 (1.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999167 (10.3%)69 (6.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99968 (4.2%)58 (5.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99984 (5.2%)94 (8.2%)
$100,000+29 (1.8%)51 (4.4%)
Total1,613 (100.0%)1,152 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Northfield

Average earnings in Northfield are $49,310 for men and $42,474 for women, a difference of 13.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $53,782, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $43,028. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $55,625, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $46,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Northfield
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$43,028$0
College or Associate's Degree$43,036$0
Bachelor's Degree$53,782$55,625
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,310$42,474

Family Income in Northfield

Family Income Brackets in Northfield

According to the Northfield family income data, there are 180 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 17 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Northfield
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000457.5%
$10,000 to $14,999172.8%
$15,000 to $24,999457.5%
$25,000 to $34,999498.2%
$35,000 to $49,999355.8%
$50,000 to $74,9997712.8%
$75,000 to $99,99918030.0%
$100,000 to $149,9998714.5%
$150,000 to $199,999447.3%
$200,000+213.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Northfield

4-person families (74 | 12.3%) account for the highest median family income in Northfield with $83,452 per family, while 2-person families (256 | 42.7%) have the highest median income of $24,688 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Northfield
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families256 (42.7%)$49,375
3-Person Families224 (37.3%)$0
4-Person Families74 (12.3%)$83,452
5-Person Families46 (7.7%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total600 (100.0%)$83,333

Family Income by Number of Earners in Northfield

Family Income by Number of Earners in Northfield
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners131 (21.8%)$28,393
1 Earner69 (11.5%)$15,673
2 Earners379 (63.2%)$90,829
3+ Earners21 (3.5%)$0
Total600 (100.0%)$83,333

Household Income in Northfield

Household Income Brackets in Northfield

With 235 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Northfield, accounting for 20.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Northfield
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000191.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99912510.9%
$25,000 to $34,99917815.6%
$35,000 to $49,99913411.7%
$50,000 to $74,99919717.2%
$75,000 to $99,99923520.5%
$100,000 to $149,99913011.4%
$150,000 to $199,999766.6%
$200,000+514.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Northfield

The median household income in Northfield is $65,926, with the highest median household income of $90,326 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 458 households (40.0%) 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 54 households (4.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Northfield
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years54 (4.7%)$0
25 to 44 Years458 (40.0%)$90,326
45 to 64 Years302 (26.4%)$70,862
65+ Years330 (28.8%)$33,782
Total1,144 (100.0%)$65,926

Poverty in Northfield

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Northfield

With 18.2% poverty level for males and 12.8% 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 85 males (39.2%) and 58 females (31.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Northfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (20.0%)15 (14.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (25.9%)
6 to 11 Years22 (32.4%)9 (7.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years85 (39.2%)58 (31.9%)
25 to 34 Years20 (7.0%)17 (5.7%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)7 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years39 (32.2%)11 (6.7%)
55 to 64 Years68 (32.2%)12 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years11 (11.1%)6 (3.4%)
75 Years and over11 (10.4%)44 (24.7%)
Total272 (18.2%)193 (12.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Northfield

According to the poverty statistics in Northfield, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 96.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Northfield
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years64 (80.0%)90 (85.7%)
5 Years27 (100.0%)40 (74.1%)
6 to 11 Years46 (67.6%)115 (92.7%)
12 to 14 Years38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years132 (60.8%)124 (68.1%)
25 to 34 Years267 (93.0%)280 (94.3%)
35 to 44 Years238 (100.0%)141 (95.3%)
45 to 54 Years82 (67.8%)153 (93.3%)
55 to 64 Years143 (67.8%)73 (85.9%)
65 to 74 Years88 (88.9%)170 (96.6%)
75 Years and over95 (89.6%)134 (75.3%)
Total1,220 (81.8%)1,320 (87.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Northfield

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Northfield show that 2.5% or 12 of the total 485 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.9%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 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 Children232 (95.1%)12 (4.9%)
1 or 2 Children195 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total473 (97.5%)12 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Northfield

According to the poverty data in Northfield, 100.0% or 39 single-father households and 65.8% or 50 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (89.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Northfield
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)50 (89.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (100.0%)50 (65.8%)

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

The poverty data for Northfield shows that 12 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 89 of the single-parent households (77.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (4.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 household (89.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Northfield
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (4.9%)39 (66.1%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)50 (89.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (2.5%)89 (77.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Northfield

Employment by Class of Employer in Northfield

Among the 2,069 employed individuals in Northfield, private company employees (1,300 | 62.8%), not-for-profit organizations (244 | 11.8%), and local government employees (214 | 10.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Northfield
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,30062.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)663.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)00.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations24411.8%
Local Government Employees21410.3%
State Government Employees1507.2%
Federal Government Employees753.6%
Unpaid Family Workers201.0%
Total2,069100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Northfield

According to the labor force statistics for Northfield, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,894), 56.6% or 2,204 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.0% or 44 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 97.1% or 431 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.2% or 44 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Northfield
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years103 (18.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years591 (52.5%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years431 (97.1%)44 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Years179 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years371 (96.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years253 (88.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years106 (72.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years111 (74.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years27 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over32 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,204 (56.6%)44 (2.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Northfield

According to labor force statistics for Northfield, 90.4% of individuals (1,451) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,605) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 44 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 697 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 44 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Northfield
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School45 (48.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma316 (75.8%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree393 (98.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher697 (100.0%)44 (6.3%)
Total1,451 (90.4%)48 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Northfield

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Northfield are Management (242 | 11.3%), Community & Social Service (237 | 11.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (208 | 9.7%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (153 | 7.1%), and Business & Financial (146 | 6.8%).
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 Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (55.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Management (73.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Northfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Management65 (26.9%)177 (73.1%)
Business & Financial80 (54.8%)66 (45.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 113 (47.7%)124 (52.3%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library28 (33.3%)56 (66.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment85 (55.6%)68 (44.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)208 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Total (Category)285 (33.1%)575 (66.9%)
Total (Overall)1,197 (55.7%)951 (44.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Northfield are Security & Protection (183 | 8.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (127 | 5.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (85 | 4.0%), Law Enforcement (56 | 2.6%), and Healthcare Support (27 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Northfield

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Northfield, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (89.0%), and Security & Protection (61.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Northfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Security & Protection113 (61.8%)70 (38.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention113 (89.0%)14 (11.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving52 (61.2%)33 (38.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)189 (57.1%)142 (42.9%)
Total (Overall)1,197 (55.7%)951 (44.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Northfield are Office & Administration (251 | 11.7%), and Sales & Related (134 | 6.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Northfield

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Northfield
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related82 (61.2%)52 (38.8%)
Office & Administration109 (43.4%)142 (56.6%)
Total (Category)191 (49.6%)194 (50.4%)
Total (Overall)1,197 (55.7%)951 (44.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Northfield are Construction & Extraction (240 | 11.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (121 | 5.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (44 | 2.1%).
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 & Forestry44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction240 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)405 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,197 (55.7%)951 (44.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Northfield are Production (105 | 4.9%), and Transportation (62 | 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
Production65 (61.9%)40 (38.1%)
Transportation62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)127 (76.0%)40 (23.9%)
Total (Overall)1,197 (55.7%)951 (44.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Northfield

Employment Industries in Northfield

The major employment industries in Northfield include Construction (317 | 14.8%), Educational Services (313 | 14.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (292 | 13.6%), Retail Trade (265 | 12.3%), and Public Administration (205 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Northfield

Employment Industries by Sex in Northfield

The Northfield industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (88.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (95.2%), and Educational Services (67.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Northfield
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting44 (88.0%)6 (12.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction317 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing48 (78.7%)13 (21.3%)
Wholesale Trade16 (57.1%)12 (42.9%)
Retail Trade196 (74.0%)69 (26.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing27 (79.4%)7 (20.6%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information55 (57.3%)41 (42.7%)
Finance & Insurance65 (63.1%)38 (36.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific56 (65.9%)29 (34.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Educational Services102 (32.6%)211 (67.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (4.8%)278 (95.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services61 (38.4%)98 (61.6%)
Public Administration165 (80.5%)40 (19.5%)
Total1,197 (55.7%)951 (44.3%)

Education in Northfield

School Enrollment in Northfield

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,802 students in Northfield are college / undergraduate (1,450 | 80.5%), elementary school (136 | 7.5%), and nursery / preschool (74 | 4.1%).
School Enrollment in Northfield
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool744.1%
Kindergarten472.6%
Elementary School1367.5%
Middle School613.4%
High School00.0%
College / Undergraduate1,45080.5%
Graduate / Professional341.9%
Total1,802100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Northfield

Out of a total of 1,802 students who are enrolled in schools in Northfield, 1,461 (81.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 341 (18.9%) 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 879 (96.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 7 (100.0% 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 Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds37 (43.5%)48 (56.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds5 (18.5%)22 (81.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds20 (4.5%)424 (95.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds28 (3.1%)879 (96.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds18 (17.0%)88 (83.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total341 (18.9%)1,461 (81.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Northfield

Business (151 | 16.0%), liberal arts & history (143 | 15.2%), science & technology (107 | 11.4%), engineering (98 | 10.4%), and social sciences (84 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 942 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 & Mathematics181.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural626.6%
Physical & Health Sciences363.8%
Psychology565.9%
Social Sciences848.9%
Engineering9810.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology10711.4%
Business15116.0%
Education414.3%
Literature & Languages606.4%
Liberal Arts & History14315.2%
Visual & Performing Arts232.4%
Communications111.2%
Arts & Humanities525.5%
Total942100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Northfield

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Northfield

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Northfield are males with 2 vehicles (464, accounting for 47.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (300, making up 67.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Northfield
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)12 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle159 (16.4%)149 (21.7%)
2 Vehicles464 (47.9%)300 (43.7%)
3 Vehicles310 (32.0%)137 (20.0%)
4 Vehicles36 (3.7%)88 (12.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total969 (100.0%)686 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Northfield

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Northfield are 20 to 24 minutes (378 commuters, 20.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (305 commuters, 16.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (194 commuters, 10.4%).
Commute Time in Northfield
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1296.9%
5 to 9 Minutes30516.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1437.7%
15 to 19 Minutes19410.4%
20 to 24 Minutes37820.3%
25 to 29 Minutes1689.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1779.5%
35 to 39 Minutes60.3%
40 to 44 Minutes955.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1739.3%
60 to 89 Minutes663.5%
90 or more Minutes241.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Northfield

The most common commute times in Northfield are 20 to 24 minutes (296 commuters, 28.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (182 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Northfield
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes22 (2.1%)107 (13.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes123 (11.8%)182 (22.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes102 (9.8%)41 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes102 (9.8%)92 (11.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes296 (28.3%)82 (10.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes70 (6.7%)98 (12.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes84 (8.0%)93 (11.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)6 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes74 (7.1%)21 (2.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes118 (11.3%)55 (6.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes30 (2.9%)36 (4.4%)
90 or more Minutes24 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Northfield

The most frequent times of departure to work in Northfield are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (197, 18.9%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (126, 15.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Northfield
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM53 (5.1%)43 (5.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM123 (11.8%)27 (3.3%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)15 (1.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM191 (18.3%)96 (11.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM63 (6.0%)73 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM116 (11.1%)124 (15.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM166 (15.9%)75 (9.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM197 (18.9%)39 (4.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM52 (5.0%)21 (2.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)30 (3.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM25 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (2.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM43 (4.1%)122 (15.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM16 (1.5%)126 (15.5%)
Total1,045 (100.0%)813 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Northfield

Occupancy by Ownership in Northfield

Of the total 1,144 dwellings in Northfield, owner-occupied units account for 706 (61.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 438 (38.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Northfield
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units70661.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units43838.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,144100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Northfield

Occupancy by Household Size in Northfield
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household38133.3%
2-Person Household33529.3%
3-Person Household19917.4%
4+ Person Household22920.0%
Total Housing Units1,144100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Northfield

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Northfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household157 (41.2%)224 (58.8%)
2-Person Household255 (76.1%)80 (23.9%)
3-Person Household193 (97.0%)6 (3.0%)
4+ Person Household101 (44.1%)128 (55.9%)
Total Housing Units706 (61.7%)438 (38.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Northfield

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Northfield
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma94 (30.1%)218 (69.9%)
College/Associate Degree275 (77.7%)79 (22.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher300 (68.0%)141 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Northfield

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Northfield
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years33929.6%
35 to 44 Years17315.1%
45 to 54 Years17114.9%
55 to 64 Years13111.5%
65 to 74 Years16814.7%
75 to 84 Years11910.4%
85 Years and Over433.8%
Total1,144100.0%

Housing Finances in Northfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Northfield

Median Income by Occupancy in Northfield
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied706 (61.7%)$89,889
Renter-Occupied438 (38.3%)$34,333
Average1,144 (100.0%)$65,926

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Northfield

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Northfield
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)7 (1.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)84 (19.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (3.4%)17 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99963 (8.9%)115 (26.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99960 (8.5%)74 (16.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999105 (14.9%)92 (21.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999214 (30.3%)21 (4.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999102 (14.4%)28 (6.4%)
$150,000 or more126 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total706 (100.0%)438 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Northfield

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Northfield
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49912 (1.7%)78 (17.8%)
$500 to $799108 (15.3%)103 (23.5%)
$800 to $99951 (7.2%)71 (16.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499112 (15.9%)47 (10.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999265 (37.5%)16 (3.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49943 (6.1%)102 (23.3%)
$2,500 to $2,99953 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more62 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total706 (100.0%)438 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Northfield

Housing Structures in Northfield

Housing Structures in Northfield
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached63255.2%
Single Unit, Attached302.6%
2 Unit Apartments998.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12010.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments413.6%
10 or more Apartments12811.2%
Mobile Home / Other948.2%
Total1,144100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Northfield

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Northfield
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached603 (95.4%)29 (4.6%)
Single Unit, Attached30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)99 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)120 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)128 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other73 (77.7%)21 (22.3%)
Total706 (61.7%)438 (38.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Northfield

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Northfield
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (1.1%)27 (6.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)95 (21.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms140 (19.8%)244 (55.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms299 (42.3%)37 (8.5%)
8 or more Rooms259 (36.7%)35 (8.0%)
Total706 (100.0%)438 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Northfield

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Northfield
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)32 (7.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas62 (8.8%)45 (10.3%)
Electricity15 (2.1%)73 (16.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene545 (77.2%)261 (59.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels84 (11.9%)27 (6.2%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total706 (100.0%)438 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Northfield

Household Vehicle Usage in Northfield
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (1.7%)66 (15.1%)
1 Vehicle202 (28.6%)261 (59.6%)
2 Vehicles349 (49.4%)83 (19.0%)
3 or more Vehicles143 (20.3%)28 (6.4%)
Total706 (100.0%)438 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Northfield

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Northfield

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units149557
Median Property Value$170,400$235,500
Median Household Income$34,250$126
Monthly Housing Costs$703$62
Real Estate Taxes$4,043$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Northfield

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Northfield
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00012 (8.1%)20 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99996 (64.4%)382 (68.6%)
$300,000 to $499,99929 (19.5%)125 (22.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)30 (5.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (100.0%)557 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Northfield

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Northfield
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00012 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99924 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99955 (36.9%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)8 (1.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (32.9%)60 (10.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)56 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (6.0%)214 (38.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)93 (16.7%)
Total149 (100.0%)557 (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 2.0x0 (0.0%)91,357 (16,401.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x24 (16.1%)145 (26.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (14.1%)286 (51.3%)
4.0x or more104 (69.8%)53 (9.5%)
Total149 (100.0%)557 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Northfield

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Northfield
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80012 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49912 (8.1%)20 (3.6%)
$800 to $1,499125 (83.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total149 (100.0%)557 (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 Years266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years460 (98.3%)8 (1.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,503 (99.2%)12 (0.8%)
26 to 34 Years549 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years310 (80.3%)76 (19.7%)
45 to 54 Years285 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years296 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older284 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,228 (97.8%)96 (2.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Northfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Northfield
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born266 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen460 (98.3%)8 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,503 (99.2%)12 (0.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Northfield

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Northfield
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000263 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999502 (98.4%)8 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999417 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999785 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over838 (92.5%)68 (7.5%)

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 6144 (54.1%)210 (78.9%)
6 to 18 Years138 (29.5%)342 (73.1%)
19 to 25 Years270 (17.8%)1,253 (82.7%)
25 to 34 Years126 (23.0%)447 (81.4%)
35 to 44 Years58 (15.0%)303 (78.5%)
45 to 54 Years71 (24.9%)214 (75.1%)
55 to 64 Years95 (32.1%)234 (79.0%)
65 to 74 Years275 (100.0%)96 (34.9%)
75 Years and over279 (98.2%)116 (40.8%)
Total1,456 (33.7%)3,215 (74.4%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)47 (23.5%)
18 to 34 Years50 (3.7%)86 (9.4%)
35 to 64 Years44 (7.7%)120 (30.2%)
65 to 74 Years10 (10.1%)137 (77.8%)
75 Years and over49 (46.2%)102 (57.3%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (1.8%)46 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)57 (14.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)38 (21.6%)
75 Years and over25 (23.6%)27 (15.2%)

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 Years0 (0.0%)12 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years23 (4.0%)17 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (6.2%)
75 Years and over15 (14.1%)19 (10.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Northfield: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)47 (23.5%)
18 to 34 Years50 (3.7%)51 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years17 (3.0%)29 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.0%)20 (11.4%)
75 Years and over9 (8.5%)61 (34.3%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (3.0%)55 (13.9%)
65 to 74 Years7 (7.1%)106 (60.2%)
75 Years and over21 (19.8%)58 (32.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Northfield: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (4.0%)4 (2.3%)
75 Years and over7 (6.6%)33 (18.5%)

Technology Access in Northfield

Computing Device Access in Northfield

Computing Device Access in Northfield
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop83973.3%
Smartphone87276.2%
Tablet66358.0%
No Computing Device12310.7%
Total1,144100.0%

Internet Access in Northfield

Internet Access in Northfield
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home80870.6%
Cellular Data Only20117.6%
Satellite Internet312.7%
No Internet11910.4%
Total1,144100.0%

Northfield Summary

Northfield is a town located in Washington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 6,207 at the 2010 census. It is the home of Norwich University, the oldest private military college in the United States.

History

Northfield was first settled in 1781 by a group of settlers from Massachusetts. The town was named after Northfield, Massachusetts, the original home of many of the settlers. The town was incorporated in 1781.
In 1819, the Vermont legislature granted a charter to Norwich University, the first private military college in the United States. The university was founded by Captain Alden Partridge, a former West Point instructor. The university has been in continuous operation since its founding and is now the oldest private military college in the United States.

Geography

Northfield is located in central Washington County, in the center of the state. It is bordered to the north by Berlin, to the east by Williamstown, to the south by Roxbury, and to the west by Moretown.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 33.2 square miles (86.1 km2), of which 33.1 square miles (85.9 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water. The Winooski River flows through the town, and the town is located in the Green Mountains.

Economy

Northfield's economy is largely based on education and tourism. Norwich University is the largest employer in the town, and the university's presence has helped to attract other businesses to the area. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a number of restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Tourism is also an important part of the local economy. The town is home to several historic sites, including the Northfield Historical Society Museum, the Northfield Historical Society Library, and the Northfield Historical Society Archives. The town is also home to several outdoor recreation areas, including the Northfield Falls State Park and the Northfield Mountain Recreation Area.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 6,207 people, 2,093 households, and 1,521 families residing in the town. The population density was 187.3 people per square mile (72.4/km2). There were 2,093 housing units at an average density of 63.2 per square mile (24.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 2,093 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 15.2% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,938, and the median income for a family was $54,917. Males had a median income of $36,944 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 5.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Northfield?
Total Population of Northfield is 4,390.
What is the Total Male Population of Northfield?
Total Male Population of Northfield is 2,390.
What is the Total Female Population of Northfield?
Total Female Population of Northfield is 2,000.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Northfield?
There are 119.50 Males per 100 Females in Northfield.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Northfield?
There are 83.68 Females per 100 Males in Northfield.
What is the Median Population Age in Northfield?
Median Population Age in Northfield is 25.3 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 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Northfield?
Per Capita income in Northfield is $25,386.
What is the Median Family Income in Northfield?
Median Family Income in Northfield is $83,333.
What is the Median Household income in Northfield?
Median Household Income in Northfield is $65,926.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Northfield?
Income or Wage Gap in Northfield is 8.0%.
Women in Northfield earn 92.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Northfield?
Inequality or Gini Index in Northfield is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Northfield?
There are 2,204 People in the Labor Forcein in Northfield.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Northfield?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Northfield.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Northfield?
Unemployment Rate in Northfield is 2.0%.