Northfield
City in Rice County, Minnesota
Northfield is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, with 20,790 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 912 ft (278 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dundas, 2.5 miles SW.
- 20,790residents (2020 Census)
- 912 ftelevation · 278 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.3 km²
- 2,414 / sq mipopulation density
- 55057ZIP code
About Northfield
Northfield is a city in Rice County, Minnesota, United States. A small portion lies in the adjacent Dakota County. The population was 20,790 at the 2020 census. Northfield is 40 mi (64 km) south of the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul and is an exurb of the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. It is home to two private liberal arts colleges, Carleton College and St. Olaf College.
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Living in Northfield
- Median household income
- $84,895
- Median home value
- $329,400
- Median rent
- $1,103/mo
- Median age
- 28.2
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Northfield had 20,790 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,790 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,414 per sq mi (932 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Northfield at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Rice County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 20,790 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.61 sq mi (22.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.4556° N, 93.1703° W |
| ZIP code | 55057 |
| Official website | ci.northfield.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2746924 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Northfield
- Dundas2.5 mi SW
- Dennison7.6 mi SE
- Randolph8.9 mi NE
- Nerstrand9.4 mi SE
- Elko New Market11.2 mi NW
- Faribault11.9 mi SW
- Lonsdale12.6 mi W
- Hampton13.4 mi NE
- Cannon Falls13.6 mi E
- Farmington14.1 mi N
- New Trier15.5 mi NE
- Kenyon15.6 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Northfield
What county is Northfield in?
Northfield is in Rice County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Northfield, MN?
20,790 people lived in Northfield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Northfield, MN?
The ZIP code of Northfield is 55057.
What is the elevation of Northfield?
912 feet (278 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Northfield?
Dundas (2.5 mi), Dennison (7.6 mi), Randolph (8.9 mi), Nerstrand (9.4 mi), Elko New Market (11.2 mi).
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