Northfield, MN Demographics

A map of Northfield's Population by Race

Northfield, Minnesota has an estimated population of 20,742, a less than 1% change from the 20,790 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.6% White, 13.2% Hispanic, 4.4% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Black, and 0.2% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Minnesota 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 42.6% in 2020 and 39.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northfield is ranked the 58th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northfield's White Population

15,890 residents of Northfield, or 76.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Northfield ranks 789th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 74.4% to 76.6%.

Northfield is more White than neighboring Faribault (65.1% White). Northfield is less White than neighboring Dundas (82.3% White), Dennison (91% White), Nerstrand (77.7% White), and Randolph (98% White).

Northfield's Black Population

433 residents of Northfield, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northfield is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Northfield ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. Black residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.1%.

Northfield is more Black than neighboring Dundas (1.7% Black), Dennison (0% Black), Nerstrand (0% Black), and Randolph (0% Black). Northfield is less Black than neighboring Faribault (16.6% Black).

Northfield's Asian Population

913 residents of Northfield, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Northfield ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Asian residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.4%.

Northfield is more Asian than neighboring Dundas (1.9% Asian), Dennison (0.4% Asian), Nerstrand (0% Asian), Randolph (1.1% Asian), and Faribault (1.4% Asian).

Northfield's Hispanic Population

2,747 residents of Northfield, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northfield is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Northfield ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 12.7% to 13.2%.

Northfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Dundas (5% Hispanic), Dennison (0% Hispanic), Nerstrand (11.6% Hispanic), and Randolph (0% Hispanic). Northfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Faribault (13.6% Hispanic).

Northfield's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Northfield, or 0.2% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Northfield ranks 194th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.2%.

Northfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dennison (0% Native American/Other), and Randolph (0% Native American/Other). Northfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dundas (0.9% Native American/Other), Nerstrand (0.9% Native American/Other), and Faribault (0.7% Native American/Other).

Northfield's Multiracial Population

725 residents of Northfield, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Northfield ranks 512th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Northfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Northfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Randolph (0.9% Multiracial), and Faribault (2.6% Multiracial). Northfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Dundas (8.2% Multiracial), Dennison (8.5% Multiracial), and Nerstrand (9.8% 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.