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Northfield (CDP), Massachusetts

Coordinates: 42°42′16″N 72°26′39″W / 42.70444°N 72.44417°W / 42.70444; -72.44417
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Northfield, Massachusetts
First Parish of Northfield
First Parish of Northfield
Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
Coordinates: 42°42′16″N 72°26′39″W / 42.70444°N 72.44417°W / 42.70444; -72.44417
CountryUnited States
StateMassachusetts
CountyFranklin
TownNorthfield
Area
 • Total4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2)
 • Land4.45 sq mi (11.53 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,051
 • Density236.02/sq mi (91.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
01354, 01360
Area code413
FIPS code25-47800
GNIS feature ID0609322[2]

Northfield is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Northfield in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 1,089 at the 2010 census.[3] It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is also home to the former Northfield campus of Northfield Mount Hermon School.

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 11.6 km2 (4.5 mi2), of which 11.6 km2 (4.5 mi2) is land and 0.22% is water.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20201,051
U.S. Decennial Census[4]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 1,141 people, 495 households, and 307 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 98.6/km2 (255.3/mi2). There were 567 housing units at an average density of 49.0/km2 (126.9/mi2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.90% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.53% Native American, 0.26% Asian, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 495 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 29.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,580, and the median income for a family was $56,146. Males had a median income of $41,603 versus $27,308 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $23,920. About 1.0% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Northfield (CDP), Massachusetts
  3. ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Northfield CDP, Massachusetts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 29, 2012.
  4. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.