Northfield is a village located in Cook County Illinois. Northfield has a 2024 population of 5,475. Northfield is currently declining at a rate of -1.23% annually and its population has decreased by -4.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,746 in 2020.
The average household income in Northfield is $256,129 with a poverty rate of 5.81%. The median age in Northfield is 49.9 years: 49.7 years for males, and 50.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Northfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,979 | 87.24% |
| Asian | 501 | 8.78% |
| Two or more races | 144 | 2.52% |
| Other race | 71 | 1.24% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.21% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,340 | 2.44 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Married | 1,527 | 3 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Non Family | 645 | 1.09 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Female | 125 | 2.48 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 43 | 2.47 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
91.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 5.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,646 | 40.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,519 | 36.94% |
| High School Graduate | 113 | 2.75% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 621 | 15.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,444 | 3,444 | 2,729 |
| Asian | 375 | 375 | 259 |
| Hispanic | 210 | 210 | 152 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 84 | 25 |
| Other Race | 71 | 71 | 57 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 80.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $91,979 | $102,243 | $63,555 |
| Graduate Degree | $132,583 | $170,069 | $91,111 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $71,442 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $90,568 | $112,917 | $63,512 |
| Some College | $44,310 | $47,824 | $0 |
$90,568
Average Earnings
$112,917
Average Male
$63,512
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.75% of Northfield residents speak only English, while 19.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,731 | 218 | 4.61% |
| Hispanic | 338 | 113 | 33.43% |
| Multiple | 144 | 20 | 13.89% |
5.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.45%
Male Poverty Rate
5.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Northfield is Hispanic, with 33.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Northfield is White, with 4.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 6.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.59% |
| High School | 4.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.95% |
| Female Employed | 2.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $205,481 | $319,378 |
| Households | $146,538 | $256,129 |
| Married Families | $222,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,089 | $89,896 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.7%
Male Marriage Rate
63.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 75+ | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 171 | 4.52% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 12.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.58%
Born in Northfield
84.09%
Native Born
15.91%
Foreign Born
2.3%
Non Citizen
13.61%
Naturalized
84.09% of Northfield residents were born in the United States, with 58.58% having been born in Illinois. 2.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,136 | -68 | -1.31% |
| 2028 | 5,204 | -68 | -1.29% |
| 2027 | 5,272 | -67 | -1.25% |
| 2026 | 5,339 | -68 | -1.26% |
| 2025 | 5,407 | -68 | -1.24% |
| 2024 | 5,475 | -68 | -1.23% |
| 2023 | 5,543 | -23 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 5,566 | -79 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 5,645 | -101 | -1.76% |
| 2020 | 5,746 | 366 | 6.8% |
| 2019 | 5,380 | -28 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 5,408 | -54 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 5,462 | -37 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 5,499 | -17 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 5,516 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 5,522 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2013 | 5,520 | 13 | 0.24% |
| 2012 | 5,507 | 27 | 0.49% |
| 2011 | 5,480 | 22 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 5,458 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,389 | 754 | 16.27% |
| 1990 | 4,635 | -1,172 | -20.18% |
| 1980 | 5,807 | 797 | 15.91% |
| 1970 | 5,010 | 1,005 | 25.09% |
| 1960 | 4,005 | -1,131 | -22.02% |