Northfield, IL Demographics

A map of Northfield's Population by Race

Northfield, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,487, a decrease from the 5,751 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% White, 8.1% Asian, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Northfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Northfield has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Northfield, that probability was 31.8% in 2020 and 26.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northfield is ranked the 320th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Northfield was ranked the 315th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northfield's White Population

4,678 residents of Northfield, or 85.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northfield is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Northfield ranks 1079th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 81.8% to 85.3%.

Northfield is more White than neighboring Golf (82.4% White), Glenview (68.4% White), and Wilmette (76.3% White). Northfield is less White than neighboring Glencoe (90.2% White), and Winnetka (88.2% White).

Northfield's Black Population

9 residents of Northfield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northfield is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Northfield ranks 894th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.0%. Black residents' share of Northfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Northfield is more Black than neighboring Golf (0% Black). Northfield is less Black than neighboring Glencoe (2.2% Black), Winnetka (0.3% Black), Glenview (1.6% Black), and Wilmette (0.7% Black).

Northfield's Asian Population

445 residents of Northfield, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northfield is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Northfield ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Asian residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 9.2% to 8.1%.

Northfield is more Asian than neighboring Glencoe (1.2% Asian), Winnetka (2.6% Asian), and Golf (7.3% Asian). Northfield is less Asian than neighboring Glenview (16.2% Asian), and Wilmette (12.3% Asian).

Northfield's Hispanic Population

118 residents of Northfield, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northfield is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Northfield ranks 519th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 4.8% to 2.2%.

Northfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Glencoe (2.6% Hispanic), Winnetka (3.6% Hispanic), Golf (6.9% Hispanic), Glenview (8.2% Hispanic), and Wilmette (4.9% Hispanic).

Northfield's Native American/Other Population

64 residents of Northfield, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Northfield ranks 1083rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.2%.

Northfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glencoe (0.1% Native American/Other), Winnetka (0.5% Native American/Other), Golf (0.8% Native American/Other), Glenview (0.9% Native American/Other), and Wilmette (1.1% Native American/Other).

Northfield's Multiracial Population

173 residents of Northfield, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Northfield ranks 689th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 15.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Northfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Northfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Golf (2.5% Multiracial). Northfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Glencoe (3.7% Multiracial), Winnetka (4.8% Multiracial), Glenview (4.7% Multiracial), and Wilmette (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.