Northfield, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Northfield, Illinois
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The comfortable corner of the North Shore
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Location of Northfield in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Northfield, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Northfield, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Northfield, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.23 sq mi (8.37 km2) | |
| • Land | 3.23 sq mi (8.37 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,751 | |
| • Density | 1,780.50/sq mi (687.44/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60063, 60093
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| Area codes | 847 and 224 | |
| FIPS code | 17-53663 | |
Northfield is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States. It is about 19 miles (30 kilometers) north of downtown Chicago. In 2020, about 5,751 people lived there. Northfield is known as one of the nice residential areas north of Chicago. It is part of the larger North Shore region.
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Where is Northfield Located?
Northfield is in Northfield Township, Cook County. Its exact location is 42°6'N 87°46'W. The village covers a total area of about 3.23 square miles (8.37 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Northfield?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 311 | — | |
| 1940 | 739 | 137.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,426 | 93.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,005 | 180.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,010 | 25.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,887 | −2.5% | |
| 1990 | 4,635 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 5,389 | 16.3% | |
| 2010 | 5,420 | 0.6% | |
| 2020 | 5,751 | 6.1% | |
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In 2020, Northfield had 5,751 people living in 2,407 households. About 23.1% of these households had children under 18 years old. Most households (59.53%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.89 people.
The people living in Northfield are of different ages:
- 18.8% were under 18 years old.
- 4.4% were from 18 to 24 years old.
- 16.3% were from 25 to 44 years old.
- 32.1% were from 45 to 64 years old.
- 28.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Northfield was 52.3 years.
Schools in Northfield
Northfield has several schools for different age groups.
Public Schools
- New Trier High School's freshman campus is located in Northfield. This is where high school students in their first year attend.
- Middlefork School serves students from kindergarten to 3rd grade.
- Sunset Ridge School is for students in 4th to 8th grade.
- Some parts of Northfield are served by other school districts, like Avoca School District 37 in Wilmette and Glenview School District 34 in Glenview.
Private Schools
- Christian Heritage Academy is a private school that teaches students from preschool all the way to 12th grade. It offers a Christian-based education.
- Glenview Montessori School is for children aged 2-6 years old. It is one of the first Montessori schools in Illinois.
- Saint Louise de Marillac High School was an all-girls Catholic high school in Northfield from 1967 to 1994. It later merged with Loyola Academy.
- The local Catholic church, St. Phillip the Apostle, used to have an elementary school. Today, its building is used by the Hyde Park Day School. This school helps students with learning differences.
Businesses and Jobs in Northfield
Northfield is home to some important companies.
- Medline Industries, a company that makes medical supplies, has its main office here.
- Stepan Company, which makes special chemicals, is also headquartered in Northfield.
Top Employers in Northfield
Here are some of the biggest employers in Northfield:
| Employer | Number of Employees | |
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| 1 | Medline Industries | 1,300 |
| 2 | New Trier High School District No. 203 | 573 |
| 3 | College of American Pathologists | 460 |
| 4 | Keller Group, Inc | 350 |
| 5 | Bodine Electric Company | 250 |
| 6 | Kraft Heinz Foods Company | 225 |
| 7 | Sunset Ridge Country Club | 120 |
| 8 | Fields Auto Group | 88 |
| 9 | Excelsior Medical, LLC | 83 |
| 10 | Aplicare Products, LLC | 72 |
Getting Around Northfield
Pace offers bus services in Northfield. These buses connect the village to other places in the region, making it easier for people to travel.
Famous People From Northfield
Many well-known people have lived in Northfield:
- Lance Briggs: A former football player in the National Football League.
- Stephen Calk: A banker who advised a presidential campaign.
- Tyson Chandler: A former basketball player in the National Basketball Association.
- Chief Keef: A famous rapper, singer, and songwriter.
- Luke Donald: A professional golfer.
- Pat Fitzgerald: The head football coach for the Northwestern Wildcats.
- Robert Leo Hulseman: The inventor of the famous red Solo Cup. He was also the CEO of the Solo Cup Company.
- Jerry Reinsdorf: The owner of the Chicago Bulls (basketball) and the Chicago White Sox (baseball) sports teams.
See also
In Spanish: Northfield (Illinois) para niños
