Northfield, VT Demographics

A map of Northfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,275	3,264	87.0%	86.9%
Multiracial	320	176	8.5%	4.7%
Hispanic	97	138	2.6%	3.7%
Asian	41	24	1.1%	0.6%
Black	33	147	0.9%	3.9%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.2%

Northfield, Vermont has an estimated population of 3,766, a less than 1% change from the 3,757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 8.5% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 1.1% Asian, 0.9% Black, 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 is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Vermont 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 24.0% in 2020 and 23.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Northfield is ranked the 16th most populous place in Vermont, out of 180 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 17th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Northfield's White Population

3,275 residents of Northfield, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Northfield is slightly lower than in Vermont overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Northfield ranks 162nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Northfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 87.0%.

Northfield is more White than neighboring Montpelier (86.5% White). Northfield is less White than neighboring Williamstown (97.4% White), South Barre (94.9% White), Barre (92.2% White), and Graniteville (100% White).

Northfield's Black Population

33 residents of Northfield, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.1% of the population is Black. Northfield ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Black population has declined by an estimated 77.6%. Black residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.9%.

Northfield is more Black than neighboring Williamstown (0% Black), Montpelier (0.8% Black), Barre (0.1% Black), and Graniteville (0% Black). Northfield is less Black than neighboring South Barre (3.6% Black).

Northfield's Asian Population

41 residents of Northfield, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 1.8% of the population is Asian. Northfield ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 70.8%. Asian residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Northfield is more Asian than neighboring Williamstown (0% Asian), South Barre (0% Asian), and Graniteville (0% Asian). Northfield is less Asian than neighboring Montpelier (1.7% Asian), and Barre (2.6% Asian).

Northfield's Hispanic Population

97 residents of Northfield, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Northfield is comparable to the share in Vermont overall, where 2.6% of the population is Hispanic. Northfield ranks 25th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Northfield's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.6%.

Northfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Williamstown (0% Hispanic), South Barre (0% Hispanic), Barre (1.5% Hispanic), and Graniteville (0% Hispanic). Northfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Montpelier (4.5% 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 Vermont overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Northfield ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 180 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Northfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Barre (0.1% Native American/Other).

Northfield's Multiracial Population

320 residents of Northfield, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Northfield is slightly higher than in Vermont overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Northfield ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 180 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Northfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Northfield's population has increased from 4.7% to 8.5%.

Northfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Williamstown (2.6% Multiracial), Montpelier (6.4% Multiracial), South Barre (1.4% Multiracial), Barre (3.5% Multiracial), and Graniteville (0% 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.