Northfield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Northfield, Ohio
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Village
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MGM Northfield Park at night
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Location in Summit County and the state of Ohio.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Summit |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2) |
| • Land | 1.05 sq mi (2.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,541 |
| • Density | 3,382.04/sq mi (1,305.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
44056, 44067
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| FIPS code | 39-56448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1087010 |
| Website | http://www.northfieldvillage-oh.gov/ |
Northfield is a small village located in northern Summit County, Ohio, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,541 people lived there. It is part of the larger Akron metropolitan area.
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History of Northfield Village
A post office opened in Northfield in 1837. The village's name might have come from Northfield, Massachusetts. Another idea is that it was named because of its location in the northern part of Summit County.
Geography of Northfield
Northfield is a small village. According to the United States Census Bureau, it covers an area of about 1.08 square miles (2.72 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People and Population in Northfield
Northfield has seen its population change over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 861 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,750 | 103.3% | |
| 1940 | 575 | −67.1% | |
| 1950 | 780 | 35.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,055 | 35.3% | |
| 1970 | 4,283 | 306.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,913 | −8.6% | |
| 1990 | 3,624 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 3,827 | 5.6% | |
| 2010 | 3,677 | −3.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,541 | −3.7% | |
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Northfield's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 3,677 people living in Northfield. These people lived in 1,545 households. About 992 of these were families. The village had about 3,404 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Northfield were White (85.6%). There were also people who identified as African American, Asian, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.38 people. The average family had 2.97 people. The average age of people in the village was 40.5 years old.
Fun Places and Attractions
Northfield is home to some exciting places.
MGM Northfield Park
MGM Northfield Park is a popular entertainment spot in the village. It's a "racino," which means it's a place where you can watch horse racing and also enjoy casino-style games.
This place first opened in 2013 as "The Rocksino." It had a Hard Rock Café and a large venue for shows. Later, in 2018, a company called MGM Growth Properties bought the property. Then, in 2019, MGM Resorts International took over running the place. They changed its name to MGM Northfield Park.
Sportsman Park History
Before MGM Northfield Park, there was a place called Sportsman Park. It was built in 1934 for greyhound dog racing. Later, it changed to midget car racing. In 1956, Sportsman Park was taken down. This made way for what we now know as Northfield Park and the racino.
Well-Known People from Northfield
Many interesting people have connections to Northfield. Some of them include:
- Amzi Chapin – A cabinetmaker and music composer.
- Cyrus S. Eaton – An important industrialist and financier.
- Daniel Letterle – An actor.
- Timothy F. Murphy – A United States Congressman.
- Ronald Sega – A retired astronaut.
- Marc Sumerak – A comic-book author.
- Vonda Ward – A retired boxer and former WBC Heavyweight Champion.
Education in Northfield
Students in Northfield attend schools in the Nordonia Hills City School District. This district has four elementary schools, one middle school, and Nordonia High School.
Northfield also has a public library. It is a branch of the Akron-Summit County Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Northfield (Ohio) para niños
