Demographics & People — Northfield, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 20,678 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~20,900 |
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| Median Age | 28.2 |
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| Total Households | 6,368 |
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| Family Households | 4,031 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3246 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,425 |
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| Black or African American | 409 |
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| Asian | 873 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,553 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 6,259 |
| Norwegian | 4,340 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,776 |
| Other groups | 3,554 |
| Irish | 1,925 |
| English | 1,798 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,786 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 1,360 |
| Swedish | 1,346 |
| Polish | 640 |
Language
| English Only | 17,013 |
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| Spanish | 1,949 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,006 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 998 |
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| Population 18+ | 17,158 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Northfield, Minnesota.
