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The City of Northfield had a population of 20,742 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Northfield ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Minnesota. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Northfield is located at latitude 44.4583 and longitude -93.1616 in Rice County. The formal boundaries for the City of Northfield encompass a land area of 8.5 sq. miles and a water area of 0.03 sq. miles. Rice County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Northfield are located in Rice County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Dakota County.
The City of Northfield has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,742 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,408 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 39 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $84,895 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,703 |
| Median Home Value | $329,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,771 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 4,424 (65.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,956 (28.9%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 391 (5.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 6,380 |
| Average Household Size | 2.39 |
| Family Households | 3,959 (62.1%) |
The table below compares Northfield to the other 915 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Minnesota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 58 | 94th |
| Population Density | # 48 | 95th |
| Median Household Income | # 278 | 70th |
| Per Capita Income | # 428 | 53rd |
| Diversity Index | # 143 | 84th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Minnesota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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