Northfield, OH Demographics

A map of Northfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,632	2,713	74.3%	76.6%
Black	391	324	11.0%	9.1%
Asian	236	236	6.7%	6.7%
Multiracial	180	154	5.1%	4.3%
Hispanic	81	105	2.3%	3.0%
Native American/Other	23	9	0.6%	0.3%

Northfield, Ohio has an estimated population of 3,543, a less than 1% change from the 3,541 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.3% White, 11.0% Black, 6.7% Asian, 5.1% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, and 0.6% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Ohio 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 39.7% in 2020 and 42.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northfield is ranked the 361st most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 360th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northfield's White Population

2,632 residents of Northfield, or 74.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Northfield ranks 1132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 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 76.6% to 74.3%.

Northfield is more White than neighboring Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) (43.2% White), Bedford (32.8% White), and Glenwillow (47.5% White). Northfield is less White than neighboring Walton Hills (84.3% White), and Macedonia (75.7% White).

Northfield's Black Population

391 residents of Northfield, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Northfield ranks 125th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Black residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 9.1% to 11.0%.

Northfield is more Black than neighboring Walton Hills (9% Black). Northfield is less Black than neighboring Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) (47.4% Black), Macedonia (12.1% Black), Bedford (57.7% Black), and Glenwillow (29% Black).

Northfield's Asian Population

236 residents of Northfield, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northfield is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Northfield ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Northfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.7%.

Northfield is more Asian than neighboring Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) (0% Asian), Walton Hills (0.6% Asian), and Bedford (0% Asian). Northfield is less Asian than neighboring Macedonia (7.6% Asian), and Glenwillow (19.1% Asian).

Northfield's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Northfield, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northfield is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Northfield ranks 393rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.3%.

Northfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) (1.4% Hispanic), Macedonia (1.2% Hispanic), and Glenwillow (0% Hispanic). Northfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Walton Hills (4.9% Hispanic), and Bedford (4.4% Hispanic).

Northfield's Native American/Other Population

23 residents of Northfield, or 0.6% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Northfield ranks 872nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 155.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Northfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Northfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) (0.2% Native American/Other), Walton Hills (0% Native American/Other), Macedonia (0.5% Native American/Other), Bedford (0.2% Native American/Other), and Glenwillow (0% Native American/Other).

Northfield's Multiracial Population

180 residents of Northfield, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Northfield ranks 455th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 16.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 4.3% to 5.1%.

Northfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Walton Hills (1.1% Multiracial), Macedonia (2.8% Multiracial), Bedford (4.9% Multiracial), and Glenwillow (4.4% Multiracial). Northfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Oakwood village (Cuyahoga County) (7.8% 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.