Northfield, MA Demographics

A map of Northfield's Population by Race

Northfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 1,070, a slight increase from the 1,051 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 1.2% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 Massachusetts 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 13.5% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northfield is ranked the 224th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 226th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northfield's White Population

947 residents of Northfield, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northfield is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Northfield ranks 24th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's White population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 92.9% to 88.5%.

Northfield is more White than neighboring Winchester (83% White), Turners Falls (84.3% White), and Orange (86.8% White). Northfield is less White than neighboring Hinsdale (97.3% White), and Millers Falls (97% White).

Northfield's Black Population

13 residents of Northfield, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Northfield ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 13. Black residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.2%.

Northfield is more Black than neighboring Winchester (0% Black), Hinsdale (0% Black), Millers Falls (0% Black), and Orange (0.6% Black). Northfield is less Black than neighboring Turners Falls (1.6% Black).

Northfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Northfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Northfield ranks 204th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Northfield is less Asian than neighboring Turners Falls (1.5% Asian).

Northfield's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Northfield, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Northfield ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 273.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 1.4% to 5.2%.

Northfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Winchester (4.8% Hispanic), Hinsdale (0% Hispanic), Millers Falls (1.4% Hispanic), and Turners Falls (5% Hispanic). Northfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Orange (9.3% Hispanic).

Northfield's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Northfield, or 0.0% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Northfield ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Northfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Winchester (1.2% Native American/Other), Millers Falls (0.1% Native American/Other), Turners Falls (0.5% Native American/Other), and Orange (0.2% Native American/Other).

Northfield's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Northfield, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Northfield ranks 98th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 4.4% to 5.0%.

Northfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Hinsdale (2.7% Multiracial), Millers Falls (1.5% Multiracial), and Orange (3.1% Multiracial). Northfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Winchester (10.9% Multiracial), and Turners Falls (7% 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.