Northfield, MN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-09
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Northfield, Minnesota Info Snack

Population
20,399
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
9.9%
Median Home
$240,500
Median Income
$69,407
Median Rent
$812

Northfield SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
8.5
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
8

Northfield, MN Crime Report

186
Total Crimes
893.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
-61.92%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Northfield
/ 100k People
Minnesota
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 186 893.4 2,402.4 2,346.0
Violent Crime 18 86.5 277.5 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.4 6.5
Robbery 0 0.0 68.5 73.9
Aggravated Assault 8 38.4 166.5 279.7
Property Crime 168 806.9 2,124.9 1,958.2
Burglary 27 129.7 307.0 314.2
Larceny 138 662.8 1,567.8 1,398.0
Car Theft 3 14.4 250.0 246.0

Northfield, MN Cost Of Living

105
Northfield's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Northfield Minnesota National Average
Overall 105 104 100
Services 111 106 100
Groceries 105 102 100
Health 105 113 100
Housing 97 101 100
Transportation 100 102 100
Utilities 95 98 100

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Rankings for Northfield in Minnesota

Map Of Northfield, MN

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Population over time in Northfield

Year Population % Change
2020 20,399 0.9%
2019 20,217 -0.4%
2018 20,297 -0.5%
2017 20,405 0.5%
2016 20,309 0.0%
2015 20,303 0.4%
2014 20,228 1.6%
2013 19,900 2.1%
2012 19,500 0.4%
2011 19,414 -

Race / Ethnicity in Northfield

White
81.5% (16,635)
African American
1.8% (365)
American Indian
0.3% (54)
Asian
3.7% (754)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.8% (781)
Hispanic
8.8% (1,805)
Race Northfield MN USA
White 81.5% 79.0% 60.1%
African American 1.8% 6.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 3.7% 4.9% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 8.8% 5.5% 18.2%

Gender in Northfield

Female
51.8% (10,575)
Male
48.2% (9,824)
Gender Northfield MN USA
Female 51.8% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 48.2% 49.8% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Northfield for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (203)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (407)
High School / GED
22.0% (4,487)
Some College
18.0% (3,671)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (2,243)
Bachelor's Degree
23.0% (4,691)
Master's Degree
15.0% (3,059)
Professional Degree
3.0% (611)
Doctorate Degree
5.0% (1,019)
Education Northfield MN USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 4.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 22.0% 24.0% 27.0%
Some College 18.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 23.0% 24.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 15.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 5.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Northfield, Minnesota

Less than $10,000
7.3% (149,366)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (39,587)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.7% (137,390)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.5% (152,027)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (253,490)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (379,570)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.3% (251,494)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (357,281)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.3% (170,324)
$200,000 or more
7.3% (149,366)
Income Northfield MN USA
Less than $10,000 7.3% 4.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 3.4% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.7% 7.0% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.5% 7.5% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 11.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 17.4% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.3% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 18.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 8.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 7.3% 8.5% 8.3%

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