Northfield, Maine Population

The population of Northfield town is 308, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
308
Total Population
44.1
Median age
48.05%
Female population %
108.1:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
40-44 years
Largest age group
52.5
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
7
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Northfield town's population is old compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Northfield town is 44.1, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Northfield town's population under 18 was 20.13%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Northfield town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 18.51% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Northfield town, 15.91% were under the age of 15, 16.56% aged 15 to 29, 49.03% aged 30 to 64, 18.51% aged 65 to 84, and 0.00% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Northfield town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Northfield, Maine population by age group. The largest age group was 40-44 years with a poulation of 57 (18.51% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 12 less females than males in Northfield town:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 48.05% females and 51.95% males in Northfield, Maine.
  • The Northfield, Maine gender ratio is 108.1:100 i.e. 108.1 men to 100 women (1.081).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 35.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 40-44 years with a population of 33.
The grouped bar chart shows Northfield, Maine population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (35) | Female # 40-44 years (33). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Northfield town's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Northfield town population: 87.66% are White, 7.47% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.32% are Asian and 4.55% are multiracial.
  • Northfield town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, 7 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 301 (97.73% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Northfield town is White with a population of 27 (87.66% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Northfield, Maine population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Northfield, Maine population by race. The largest racial group in Northfield town is White with a population of 27 (87.66% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Northfield town's population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth:

  • The peak population was 180 in the year 2022
  • From 2000 to 2010, Northfield town's population increased by 17 (12.98%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Northfield town's population increased by 30 (20.27%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Northfield town's population was lowest in year 2009 at 124.
The graph shows Northfield town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Northfield town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 180. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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