Northfield, KY Demographics

A map of Northfield's Population by Race

Northfield, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,250, a large increase from the 991 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.5% White, 4.6% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.6% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky 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 20.6% in 2020 and 26.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northfield is ranked the 218th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 234th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northfield's White Population

1,069 residents of Northfield, or 85.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northfield is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Northfield ranks 317th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's White population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. White residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 88.9% to 85.5%.

Northfield is less White than neighboring Glenview Manor (95.3% White), Crossgate (96.8% White), Glenview Hills (89.2% White), Thornhill (94.8% White), and Windy Hills (89.9% White).

Northfield's Black Population

51 residents of Northfield, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northfield is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Northfield ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.3%. Black residents' share of Northfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.1%.

Northfield is more Black than neighboring Glenview Manor (0% Black), Crossgate (0% Black), Glenview Hills (0% Black), Thornhill (1% Black), and Windy Hills (3.9% Black).

Northfield's Asian Population

32 residents of Northfield, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Northfield ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Northfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Northfield is more Asian than neighboring Glenview Manor (0.6% Asian), Glenview Hills (0.6% Asian), Thornhill (0% Asian), and Windy Hills (1.2% Asian).

Northfield's Hispanic Population

57 residents of Northfield, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Northfield ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 1.9% to 4.6%.

Northfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Glenview Manor (1.2% Hispanic), Crossgate (0.5% Hispanic), Thornhill (1% Hispanic), and Windy Hills (2.2% Hispanic). Northfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenview Hills (5% Hispanic).

Northfield's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Northfield, or 0.4% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Northfield ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Northfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenview Manor (0% Native American/Other), Crossgate (0% Native American/Other), Thornhill (0% Native American/Other), and Windy Hills (0% Native American/Other). Northfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glenview Hills (0.6% Native American/Other).

Northfield's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Northfield, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Northfield ranks 502nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.9%.

Northfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Crossgate (0% Multiracial). Northfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Glenview Hills (4.7% Multiracial), and Thornhill (3.1% 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.