Northfield, MN is a vibrant and historic community located in Rice County, Minnesota. With a population of 20,374 people and a population density of 2,442 people per square mile, Northfield is a hub of activity and culture. Local businesses such as the Archer House River Inn & Restaurant, The Contented Cow, Just Food Co-op, and The Hideaway Speakeasy provide residents with ample options for shopping and dining. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, golfing at the Northfield Golf Club or Malt-T-Meadows Mini Golf Course, canoeing on the Cannon River, and fishing along the banks of the river. In addition to outdoor fun, there are plenty of cultural events to enjoy like the Defeat of Jesse James Days or Dragon Festival held every summer. For sports fans there’s plenty to cheer about too with local teams including The Northfield Knights (soccer), Northfield Raiders (football), and Northfield Polars (hockey).
The population in Northfield is 20,374. There are 2,398 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Northfield is 28.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Northfield is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Northfield
- 37.8% are married
- 6.5% are divorced
- 31.6% are married with children
- 15.5% have children, but are single
Race in Northfield
- 83.6% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 3.5% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 8.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander