Northfield, NJ Demographics

A map of Northfield's Population by Race

Northfield, New Jersey had a population of 8,434 in 2020. It was 76.7% White, 2.3% Black, 5.5% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.5% 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 701 places in New Jersey, Northfield is the 193rd 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

6,467 residents of Northfield identify as White, or 76.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Northfield considerably larger than the White share of the population of New Jersey (51.9% White). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Northfield is ranked #328 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more White than neighboring Bargaintown (74% White), and Pleasantville (10.1% White). Northfield is less White than neighboring Linwood (84.5% White), Margate City (93% White), and Longport (96.5% White).

Northfield's Black Population

197 residents of Northfield identify as Black, or 2.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Northfield slightly less than the Black share of the population of New Jersey (12.4% Black). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Northfield is ranked #409 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Black than neighboring Linwood (1.2% Black), Margate City (0.2% Black), and Longport (0.6% Black). Northfield is less Black than neighboring Bargaintown (4.4% Black), and Pleasantville (34.8% Black).

Northfield's Asian Population

465 residents of Northfield identify as Asian, or 5.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Northfield roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Jersey (10.2% Asian). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Northfield is ranked #242 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Asian than neighboring Linwood (4.9% Asian), Pleasantville (2.1% Asian), Margate City (1% Asian), and Longport (0.3% Asian). Northfield is less Asian than neighboring Bargaintown (6.4% Asian).

Northfield's Hispanic Population

974 residents of Northfield identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Northfield slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New Jersey (21.6% Hispanic). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Northfield is ranked #271 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Linwood (5.2% Hispanic), Bargaintown (10% Hispanic), Margate City (3.4% Hispanic), and Longport (1.5% Hispanic). Northfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Pleasantville (50% Hispanic).

Northfield's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Northfield identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Northfield roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New Jersey (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Northfield is ranked #458 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Linwood (0.2% Native American/Other), and Longport (0% Native American/Other). Northfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bargaintown (0.7% Native American/Other), and Pleasantville (0.7% Native American/Other).

Northfield's Multiracial Population

297 residents of Northfield identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Northfield roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Jersey (3.1% Multiracial). Of the 701 places in New Jersey, Northfield is ranked #261 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Northfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Pleasantville (2.3% Multiracial), Margate City (2% Multiracial), and Longport (1.1% Multiracial). Northfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Linwood (3.9% Multiracial), and Bargaintown (4.5% Multiracial).

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