Northfield, Massachusetts
Northfield: Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
About
Northfield is a town located in the county of Franklin in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,032 and a population density of 33 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,958 inhabitants.
The town was created 351 years ago in 1672.
Quick Facts about Northfield
| Population : | 2,958 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Massachusetts (United States) |
| County : | Franklin County |
| Postal code : | 01360 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 413 |
| Area : | 91.6 km2 |
| Altitude : | 299 feet / 91 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1673 (351 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:19:16 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Northfield is located at 42°41'45"N 72°27'10"W (42.6959200, -72.4528700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Northfield
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Northfield decreased by 2.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,032 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,038 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,038 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,029 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,019 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,003 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,987 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,983 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,980 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,958 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,958 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Northfield (9)
People born in Northfield, including evangelist and publisher Dwight Lyman Moody, writer Judson Philips, writer Caleb Alexander, .
List
- Connie Murphy (American baseball player) he was born in 01/11/1870
- James Kendall Hosmer (American academic and librarian) he was born in 29/01/1834
- Augustus W. Holton (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1850
- Lala Fay Watts she was born in 23/12/1881
- Eunice Connolly (American/Caymanian letter writer) she was born in 09/12/1831
- Herbert Luey (American dressmaker (1860-1916)) he was born in 01/01/1860
Schools in Northfield
College & universities near Northfield, MA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165981 | Greenfield Community College | Greenfield (MA) | 01301-9739 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Northfield, MA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GFD | John W. Olver Transit Center | 12 Olive Street | RAIL |
| BRA | Union Station | 10 Vernon Rd | RAIL |
| AMM | Amherst, Massachusetts | 13 Railroad St. | RAIL |
| NHT | Union Station | 170 Pleasant Street | RAIL |
| BLF | Bellows Falls station | 54 Depot St | RAIL |
Post offices near Northfield
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Post Office | Northfield (MA) | 01360 |
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- Northfield , New Jersey city in New Jersey with a population of 8,047 people.
- Northfield , Vermont town in Washington County, Vermont with a population of 6,504 people.
- Northfield , Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois with a population of 5,387 people.
- Northfield , New Hampshire town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire with a population of 4,979 people.
- Northfield , Ohio village in Summit County, Ohio with a population of 3,649 people.
- Northfield , Kentucky human settlement in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America with a population of 1,052 people.
- Northfield , Minnesota city in Minnesota with a population of 874 people.
- Northfield , Wisconsin civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin with a population of 659 people.
- Northfield , Maine town in Washington County, Vermont with a population of 142 people.
Other cities in Franklin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County , MA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 17,241 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
| Montague | 8,203 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
| Orange | 7,581 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Deerfield | 5,049 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Turners Falls | 4,470 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Sunderland | 3,634 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Bernardston | 2,089 | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| South Deerfield | 1,880 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Conway | 1,875 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA |
| Buckland | 1,851 | City in Alaska, USA |
| Shelburne | 1,840 | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America |
| Leverett | 1,836 | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Shutesbury | 1,753 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Erving | 1,749 | Town of the United States |
| Shelburne Falls | 1,731 | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts |
| Ashfield | 1,720 | Town in Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Northfield distances to largest Massachusetts cities
