Northfield, NH is a small town located in Merrimack county with a population of about 4,895. It has a population density of 173 people per square mile, which is slightly higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Northfield offers a variety of year-round outdoor activities such as skiing and snowmobiling in the winter at Hermit Lake Trails and boating, fishing, and hiking in the summer. There are also several local businesses such as Hurley's General Store which offers general goods and groceries as well as an old-fashioned ice cream parlor. Other organizations like the Northfield Historical Society help to preserve historic buildings and artifacts from around the area. The annual Northfield Days celebration includes events such as a parade, live music, fireworks, and a barbeque competition. Local sporting events like football games at Northfield High School add to the community spirit and bring people together to cheer on their teams.
The population in Northfield is 4,895. There are 170 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Northfield is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Northfield is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Northfield
- 51.0% are married
- 14.3% are divorced
- 33.6% are married with children
- 10.3% have children, but are single
Race in Northfield
- 90.9% are White
- 1.8% are Black
- 2.6% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander