Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Northfield, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,543

Median Agei

41.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.3%2,632

Black

11%391

Asian

6.7%236

Two or More

5.1%180

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%81

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%122

High School Diploma

33.1%890

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%127

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%472

Associate's Degree

8.4%227

Bachelor's Degree

17.4%467

Master's Degree

2.7%72

Professional Degree

1.6%44

Doctorate

0.2%6

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

21.9%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,700

Median Renti

$876

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.4%1,127

Renter-Occupied

27.6%430

Total Units

1,575

Homeownership

72.4%

Vacancy Rate

1.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%27

$50K–$100K

3.4%38

$100K–$150K

28.8%325

$150K–$200K

39.2%442

$200K–$300K

19.3%217

$300K–$500K

6.9%78

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

263

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.9%45

2000–2009

5.5%86

1990–1999

11.3%178

1980–1989

3.6%56

1970–1979

12.4%195

1960–1969

37.8%595

1950–1959

18.7%294

1940–1949

4.4%69

1939 or earlier

3.6%57

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.8%1,398

Electricity

4.8%74

No Fuel

3.1%48

Other

1.2%19

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%13

Fuel Oil

0.3%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,917

Mean Household Incomei

$95,567

Per Capita Incomei

$40,921

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

1,945

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%68

$10K–$15K

5.4%84

$15K–$20K

2.8%44

$20K–$25K

1.5%23

$25K–$30K

1.3%20

$30K–$35K

4.6%71

$35K–$40K

1.7%26

$40K–$45K

6.9%107

$45K–$50K

5.3%83

$50K–$60K

6.4%100

$60K–$75K

11.9%185

$75K–$100K

19.5%303

$100K–$125K

11.5%179

$125K–$150K

9.4%146

$150K–$200K

4.6%72

$200K+

3%46

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,857

Avg. Commutei

31.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,857

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

141(5% of civilian adults)