This was 0.1 percent higher than the state average of 47.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,088.
90.4 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Northfield for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 563 | 9.6 |
Regular high school diploma | 1,322 | 22.6 |
GED or alternative credential | 213 | 3.6 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 416 | 7.1 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 564 | 9.6 |
Associate's degree | 468 | 8 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,458 | 24.9 |
Master's degree | 666 | 11.4 |
Professional school degree | 143 | 2.4 |
Doctorate degree | 47 | 0.8 |