Northfield (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Northfield, Massachusetts
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First Parish of Northfield
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Location in Franklin County in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Franklin |
| Town | Northfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.47 sq mi (11.58 km2) |
| • Land | 4.45 sq mi (11.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,051 |
| • Density | 236.02/sq mi (91.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
01354, 01360
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| Area code(s) | 413 |
| FIPS code | 25-47800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0609322 |
Northfield is a small community in the town of Northfield, located in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 1,051 people lived here. Northfield is also part of the larger Springfield area. It was once home to a campus of the Northfield Mount Hermon School.
Northfield's Location and Size
Northfield is located in the beautiful state of Massachusetts. The community covers a total area of about 11.6 square kilometers (4.5 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Who Lives in Northfield?
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| 2020 | 1,051 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,141 people living in Northfield. The population density was about 98.6 people per square kilometer. Most residents were White (97.90%). A small number of people identified as Black, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 0.79% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 495 households in Northfield. Many of these (28.5%) had children under 18 living at home. About half (49.9%) were married couples. Some households (9.5%) were led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had 2.31 people, and the average family had 2.98 people. The population was spread out across different age groups. About 24% of residents were under 18 years old. The median age in Northfield was 43 years. This means half the people were younger than 43 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Northfield (condado de Franklin) para niños
