Northfield city, New Jersey
Northfield city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Northfield city is a geographic entity located in Atlantic County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,496. The land area covers 3.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,496 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,257 | ±147 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,408 | ±165 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,257 | ±147 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 151 | ±90 |
| Median Home Value | $316,200 | ±$22,284 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,835 | ±$228 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $111,599 | ±$6,010 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,344 | ±$8,858 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 382 | ±165 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±1.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,497 | ±263 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,527 (2024)
ID: 170108
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MUNICIPAL CLERK
1600 SHORE RD, NORTHFIELD NJ 08225-2201
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GUS Population: 279,114 (2024)
ID: 183765
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
201 SHORE RD, NORTHFIELD NJ 08225-2319
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | EGG HARBOR CITY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GALLOWAY, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Atlantic City, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Galloway, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-08 | MAYS LANDING, NJ | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | MAYS LANDING, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | MAYS LANDING, NJ | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | EGG HARBOR, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prism Career Institute-West Atlantic City
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College Vocational | 3.3 mi away | 8025 Black Horse Pike Bayport One Suite 250, West Atlantic City, NJ, 08232 |
6094077476
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NORTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 241 W. MILL ROAD, NORTHFIELD, NJ, 08225 |
(609) 646-4476
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Shore Beauty School
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College Vocational | 5.2 mi away | 3003 English Creek Avenue, C-3/4/4B, Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 08234 |
6096453635
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LINWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 301 DAVIS AVENUE, LINWOOD, NJ, 08221 |
(609) 927-6756
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Stockton University
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College | 8.3 mi away | 101 Vera King Farris Drive, Galloway, NJ, 08205-9441 |
6096521776
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PLEASANTVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 132 WEST WASHINGTON AVENUE, PLEASANTVILLE, NJ, 08232 |
(609) 641-1778
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Atlantic Cape Community College
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College | 9.1 mi away | 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ, 08330-2699 |
6096251111
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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP BRANCH
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Library | 3.8 mi away | RUSSELL SWIFT DR. & OCEAN HGTS. AVE, EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ, 08234 |
(609) 927-8664
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MARGATE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 8100 ATLANTIC AVENUE, MARGATE, NJ, 08402 |
(609) 822-4700
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LONGPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 2305 ATLANTIC AVE, LONGPORT, NJ, 08403 |
(609) 487-7403
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ATLANTIC CITY INTL AP, NJ US, located 5.3 miles from Northfield city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43.2° | 25.1° | 34.1° | 3.38" | 5.7" |
| February | 45.8° | 26.2° | 36.0° | 3.23" | 5.9" |
| March | 52.6° | 32.6° | 42.6° | 4.52" | 2.2" |
| April | 63.3° | 41.7° | 52.5° | 3.32" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.5° | 51.4° | 61.9° | 3.34" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.5° | 61.3° | 71.4° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 67.2° | 76.9° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.8° | 65.2° | 75.0° | 4.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.5° | 58.2° | 68.4° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.7° | 46.4° | 57.1° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.1° | 36.6° | 46.8° | 3.37" | 0.1" |
| December | 48.1° | 29.4° | 38.7° | 4.47" | 3.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bargaintown CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Linwood city | City | 2.2 mi | — |
| Pleasantville city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Margate City city | City | 3.9 mi | — |
| Ventnor City city | City | 4.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400152950. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.