Population 6,033 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Northfield
Household size in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Northfield run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Vermont as a whole, where it has 2.31 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.46, as it has nationally. Only two of the 23 Vermont cities with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.7 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.3 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Northfield is 38.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.7, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 23 Vermont cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Northfield: 7.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Northfield
Renters in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Northfield is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (37.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Northfield than nationally: 13.2%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, the rate is lower than in Vermont overall (15.7%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +6 |
Northfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center. Of the 23 Vermont cities with 5,000+ people, only two have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $900 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $921 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $859 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,096 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$196 | +$428 | +$606 |
Rent in Northfield runs $1,096 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $196 a month from 2006–10, a 22% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Northfield
Bachelor's degrees in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.3% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.0% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Northfield as nationally: 36.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in Vermont as a whole (44.6%). The share with a degree has fallen 6.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.0% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.0% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Northfield: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points, as it has nationally. Of the 23 Vermont cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Northfield
| Period | Northfield | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Northfield has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Northfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield | 2.42 | 38.2 | 7.0% | 24.4% | 13.2% | 1958 | $1,096 | 36.0% | 97.9% | 3.1% |
| South Northfield | 2.26 | 47.4 | 4.1% | 22.4% | 8.6% | 1955 | $1,130 | 38.2% | 98.6% | 0.9% |
| Roxbury | 2.65 | 36.0 | 17.8% | 7.4% | 20.3% | 1974 | $973 | 30.3% | 97.4% | 0.9% |
| Williamstown | 2.52 | 41.4 | 9.3% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 1986 | $1,623 | 20.7% | 93.5% | 1.5% |
| Brookfield Center | 2.34 | 47.0 | 11.6% | 12.1% | 14.1% | 1975 | $975 | 45.3% | 96.1% | 0.0% |
| Waitsfield | 2.28 | 45.8 | 8.2% | 17.9% | 28.3% | 1980 | $1,338 | 65.2% | 98.2% | 2.2% |
| Barre | 2.11 | 47.1 | 10.9% | 31.6% | 5.4% | 1963 | $1,325 | 35.4% | 93.9% | 3.5% |
| Montpelier | 2.18 | 44.4 | 8.4% | 36.9% | 6.0% | 1961 | $1,402 | 60.2% | 97.3% | 2.6% |
| Graniteville | 2.46 | 44.9 | 8.5% | 16.9% | 6.4% | 1971 | $1,313 | 28.5% | 95.3% | 3.1% |
| Brookfield | 2.31 | 47.5 | 10.6% | 13.0% | 14.3% | 1975 | $1,065 | 43.3% | 95.9% | 0.2% |
| Websterville | 2.47 | 43.3 | 11.4% | 24.0% | 4.9% | 1945 | $1,190 | 28.0% | 90.9% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Northfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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