Northfield, MN Demographics

A map of Northfield's Population by Race

Northfield, Minnesota had a population of 20,790 in 2020. It was 74.4% White, 3.0% Black, 5.0% Asian, 12.7% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Northfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Northfield is the 56th most populous. 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's White Population

15,466 residents of Northfield identify as White, or 74.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Northfield roughly similar to the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Northfield is ranked #789 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more White than neighboring Faribault (65.5% White). Northfield is less White than neighboring Dundas (85.3% White), Dennison (91.9% White), Nerstrand (92.3% White), and Randolph (94.8% White).

Northfield's Black Population

617 residents of Northfield identify as Black, or 3.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Northfield roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Northfield is ranked #101 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Black than neighboring Dundas (1% Black), Dennison (0% Black), Nerstrand (0% Black), and Randolph (0% Black). Northfield is less Black than neighboring Faribault (14.8% Black).

Northfield's Asian Population

1,030 residents of Northfield identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Northfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Northfield is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Asian than neighboring Dundas (1.9% Asian), Dennison (0% Asian), Nerstrand (0.7% Asian), Randolph (0.2% Asian), and Faribault (1.6% Asian).

Northfield's Hispanic Population

2,637 residents of Northfield identify as Hispanic, or 12.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Northfield slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Northfield is ranked #69 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Dundas (6.4% Hispanic), Dennison (0.9% Hispanic), Nerstrand (1.5% Hispanic), and Randolph (2.1% Hispanic). Northfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Faribault (14% Hispanic).

Northfield's Native American/Other Population

364 residents of Northfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Northfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Northfield is ranked #182 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dundas (0.3% Native American/Other), Nerstrand (0.4% Native American/Other), Randolph (0.4% Native American/Other), and Faribault (1% Native American/Other).

Northfield's Multiracial Population

676 residents of Northfield identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Northfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Northfield is ranked #489 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Randolph (2.4% Multiracial), and Faribault (3.1% Multiracial). Northfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Dundas (5.1% Multiracial), Dennison (5.4% Multiracial), and Nerstrand (5.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.