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Northfield, MN
City in Rice County, Minnesota.
Population
20,742
Land area
8.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,428
ZIP codes
0
Northfield and its ZIP codes
Northfield at a glance
- Northfield is about 34 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 58th among 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- The median household income is $84,895, 5% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $329,400 and median rent is $1,103 a month.
Local data for Northfield, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northfield, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,895
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$329,400
Median rent
$1,103/mo
Homeownership
69.3%
Bachelor's or higher
53.3%
Median age
28.2
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,124), Norwegian Americans (3,574), Irish Americans (2,260).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rice County. PPP loans are for Northfield.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,410
26,450 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,160
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$396M
FY 2026, $5,902 per person
How people get to work
Northfield, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.9%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked20.7%
- Bicycle1.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northfield, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
501
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
69
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northfield, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
9.5%
U.S. 12.8% -3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Northfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DundasCity | 2.9 mi | 1.8 |
| DennisonCity | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| RandolphCity | 8.5 mi | 1 |
| NerstrandCity | 9.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Elko New MarketCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| FaribaultCity | 12 mi | 15.7 |
| LonsdaleCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| HamptonCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Cannon FallsCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| FarmingtonCity | 14 mi | 15.5 |
| New TrierCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| LakevilleCity | 15 mi | 36.9 |
| KenyonCity | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| EmpireCity | 16 mi | 30.5 |
| WarsawCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Credit RiverCity | 18 mi | 23.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northfield, MN in?
- Northfield is in Rice County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Northfield, MN?
- About 20,742 people live in Northfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northfield?
- Nearby places include Dundas (2.9 mi), Dennison (7.4 mi), Randolph (8.5 mi), Nerstrand (9.3 mi), Elko New Market (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023