Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Northfield, OH

CSACleveland-Akron-Canton MSAAkron#21/31 Population

Census

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

3,543population

41.8median age

This community is a community of 3,543 with a median age of 41.8. The population is predominantly White (74.3%) with a significant Black community (11%). Median household income is $70,917. 90.3% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, with a median home value of $166,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.3%2,632

Black

11%391

Asian

6.7%236

Two or More

5.1%180

Hispanic/Latino

2.3%81

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%23

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.5%122

High School Diploma

33.1%890

Some College (<1 yr)

4.7%127

Some College (1+ yr)

17.6%472

Associate's Degree

8.4%227

Bachelor's Degree

17.4%467

Master's Degree

2.7%72

Professional Degree

1.6%44

Doctorate

0.2%6

HS or Higher

90.3%

BA or Higher

21.9%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

$166,700median home value

$876median rent

72.4%homeownership

1,575total units

1.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 72.4%

Renter 27.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%27

$50K–$100K

3.4%38

$100K–$150K

28.8%325

$150K–$200K

39.2%442

$200K–$300K

19.3%217

$300K–$500K

6.9%78

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

263

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.9%45

2000–2009

5.5%86

1990–1999

11.3%178

1980–1989

3.6%56

1970–1979

12.4%195

1960–1969

37.8%595

1950–1959

18.7%294

1940–1949

4.4%69

1939 or earlier

3.6%57

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

89.8%1,398

Electricity

4.8%74

No Fuel

3.1%48

Other

1.2%19

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%13

Fuel Oil

0.3%5

Household Economyi

$70,917median household income

$40,921per capita income

12.3%poverty rate

4.5%unemployment

1,945labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%68

$10K–$15K

5.4%84

$15K–$20K

2.8%44

$20K–$25K

1.5%23

$25K–$30K

1.3%20

$30K–$35K

4.6%71

$35K–$40K

1.7%26

$40K–$45K

6.9%107

$45K–$50K

5.3%83

$50K–$60K

6.4%100

$60K–$75K

11.9%185

$75K–$100K

19.5%303

$100K–$125K

11.5%179

$125K–$150K

9.4%146

$150K–$200K

4.6%72

$200K+

3%46

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

36410.3%

By Region

Top Countries

India

182

Philippines

Canada

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,857

Avg. Commutei

31.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,857

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

141(5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.3%Insured

8.7%Uninsured