Town · Vermont
Northfield, Vermont
Northfield, town, in Washington County, Vermont. Northfield had 5,873 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,918 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,920 (±18). GEOID 5002350275.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,873
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,918 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,920 ±18
Median household income
$71,768
±$13,486 (90% margin)
Vermont: $81,203
Median home value
$274,400
±$21,052 (90% margin)
Vermont: $316,600
Median gross rent
$1,018
±$207 (90% margin)
Vermont: $1,234
Where is Northfield and what county is it in?
Northfield is a town in Washington County, Vermont. It covers 44.6 square miles of land, 133 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Northfield: Northfield (CDP, 3,757 in 2020).
Northfield is in the Barre, VT micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Northfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,873 people lived in Northfield on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Vermont grew 0.2%. The 2020 Census counted 5,918 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,920 (±18).
| Measure | Northfield | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,920±18 | 60,017 | −224 |
| Households | 2,138±193 | 25,855 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.21 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,418±217 | 31,004 | +336 |
Northfield's population since 2000
From 5,791 in 2000 to 5,873 in 2025: up 1.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Northfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Northfield?
The median resident of Northfield is 36.4 years old; 14.6% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.7%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Northfield | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4±4.1 | 43.8 | +8.9 |
| Under 18 years | 14.6%±3.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0%±3.7 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Male | 53.8%±4.3 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4%±3.6 pts | 91.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.7%±3.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±1.2 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1%±2.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.5%±3.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1%±1.8 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1%±1.0 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.6%±6.7 pts | 48.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.9%±4.1 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.4%±6.0 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.5%±2.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Northfield earn?
Half of Northfield's 2,138 households earn less than $71,768 a year (±$13,486), against $83,449 in Washington County and $81,203 in Vermont. In 2015-2019 it was $82,594 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Northfield | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,768±$13,486 | $83,449 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,549±$9,148 | $108,553 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,194±$3,529 | $47,977 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5%±3.9 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.6%±8.6 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2%±3.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.7%±4.2 pts | 95.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±4.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Northfield?
Owners occupy 73.5% of Northfield's occupied homes and renters 26.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $274,400 by its owner (±$21,052). The median renter pays $1,018 a month including utilities, and 50.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Northfield | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,400±$21,052 | $315,000 | +$51,644 |
| Median gross rent | $1,018±$207 | $1,163 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.7%±17.0 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,959±$179 | $1,942 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.5%±6.0 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.5%±6.0 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,418±217 | 31,004 | +336 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1%±3.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.4%±10.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.9%±6.0 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±3.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7%±2.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.7%±7.6 pts | 27.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5%±2.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Northfield building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Northfield in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Vermont.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Northfield work and get to work?
75.5% of Northfield's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes.
| Measure | Northfield | Washington County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.3%±4.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±2.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5%±5.9 pts | 69.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.8%±2.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 5.6%±3.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1%±4.2 pts | 19.1% | +5.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min±3.8 | 23.4 min | +4.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Northfield?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Northfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,224 (Tract 9555.01) to $77,539 (Tract 9555.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9555.01Washington County | 2,629 | $61,224 |
| Tract 9555.02Washington County | 4,233 | $77,539 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Northfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Northfield compare with other places in Vermont?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Northfield is the 2,028th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 16th-most populous of 237 in Vermont.
Northfield ranks 128th of 198 places in Vermont with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 16th | 237 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 92nd | 173 |
| Residents per square mile | 67th | 202 |
| Median household income | 128th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 174th | 202 |
| Median home value | 106th | 201 |
| Median gross rent | 132nd | 187 |
| Poverty rate | 51st | 162 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 127th | 200 |
| Median age | 184th | 202 |
| Owner-occupied share | 141st | 201 |
| Work from home | 135th | 185 |
| Travel time to work | 66th | 202 |
Northfield's figures with every place in Vermont (CSV)
Every place in Vermont, sortable · Compare Northfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Northfield?
14 of the 57 figures for Northfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Northfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.