Northfield, Kentucky facts for kids
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Northfield, Kentucky
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Location of Northfield in Jefferson County, Kentucky
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 Northfield, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Northfield, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Jefferson |
| Incorporated | 1965 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 991 |
| • Density | 2,104.03/sq mi (812.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
40222
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| FIPS code | 21-56730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404399 |
Northfield is a small city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has the power to manage its own local affairs. In 2010, about 1,020 people lived there.
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Northfield's History and Growth
Northfield became an official city in July 1965. This happened partly because people wanted to avoid being taken over by the nearby city of St. Matthews, Kentucky. The city was built on land that used to be part of a very large horse farm called Glenview.
The 1974 Tornado Outbreak
Northfield was hit hard by a powerful tornado on April 3, 1974. This tornado was rated as an F4, which is very strong. It was part of a huge event called the 1974 Super Outbreak. During this outbreak, 148 tornadoes struck 13 U.S. states and one part of Canada.
Where is Northfield Located?
Northfield is in the northeastern part of Jefferson County, Kentucky. It shares its borders with a few other places. To the north, you'll find Glenview Manor, Kentucky. To the south, it borders Crossgate, Kentucky. The rest of its borders are with the larger area of Louisville/Jefferson County. Downtown Louisville is about 8 miles (13 km) to the southwest.
Northfield's Size and Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Northfield covers a total area of about 1.22 square kilometers (0.47 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Northfield?
Northfield has seen its population change over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 364 | — | |
| 1980 | 906 | 148.9% | |
| 1990 | 898 | −0.9% | |
| 2000 | 970 | 8.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,020 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 991 | −2.8% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 970 people living in Northfield. These people lived in 367 different homes, and 252 of those were families. Most of the people living in Northfield were White (94.43%). A smaller number were African American (4.23%) or Asian (1.24%). About 0.82% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (62.4%) were made up of married couples living together. About 27.2% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.32 people, and the average family had 2.85 people.
Age Groups in Northfield
In 2000, the people in Northfield were spread out across different age groups. About 19.8% were under 18 years old. The largest group, 27.9%, was 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 49 years.
Shopping and Entertainment
The Holiday Manor Shopping Center opened in 1963. It was named after a Holiday Inn hotel nearby. A large grocery store called Kroger has been a main store there since the beginning. From 1971 to 1980, the Alpha 3 Cinema in Holiday Manor was a popular place to watch special "arthouse" movies in Louisville.
See also
In Spanish: Northfield (Kentucky) para niños
