Demographics & People — Northfield, New Jersey
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,427 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,500 |
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| Median Age | 43.7 |
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| Total Households | 3,299 |
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| Family Households | 2,319 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.51 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3883 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,570 |
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| Black or African American | 254 |
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| Asian | 780 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 948 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Irish | 1,870 |
| Other groups | 1,724 |
| Italian | 1,683 |
| German | 1,600 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,482 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,024 |
| English | 910 |
| Polish | 477 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 358 |
| French (except Basque) | 249 |
Language
| English Only | 6,397 |
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| Spanish | 515 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,092 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 438 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,650 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Northfield, New Jersey.
