Population 1,439 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Newfane
Household size in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.35 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.33 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.31 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Newfane are small: just 2.14 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.41 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8 | 40.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.2 | 42.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.5 | 43.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 44.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +3.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 49.7, Newfane is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Newfane: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Newfane
Renters in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 29.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 29.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Newfane is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (40.6%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 15.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 15.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 17.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.8% | 15.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Newfane: 24.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1967 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1973 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Newfane is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Vermont as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $816 | $878 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $940 | $947 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $989 | $1,043 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,337 | $1,306 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$521 | +$428 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Newfane costs $1,337 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Vermont as a whole looks much the same. Rent takes 36.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Newfane
Bachelor's degrees in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.3% | 36.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 38.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.9% | 44.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +9.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Newfane (42.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Vermont.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.4% | 90.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 91.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.5% | 92.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Newfane: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Vermont.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Newfane
| Period | Newfane | Vermont | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 5.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 3.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Newfane runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in Vermont as a whole (3.5%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Newfane compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfane | 2.14 | 49.7 | 6.3% | 17.1% | 24.8% | 1971 | $1,337 | 42.9% | 94.3% | 4.4% |
| West Dummerston | 2.08 | 48.8 | 8.7% | 46.0% | 2.5% | 1974 | $417 | 58.1% | 97.4% | 0.7% |
| Williamsville | 2.19 | 49.2 | 5.9% | 7.8% | 33.2% | 1973 | $1,337 | 52.6% | 96.2% | 3.1% |
| Townshend | 2.51 | 55.6 | 4.3% | 17.4% | 27.0% | 1982 | $1,074 | 52.1% | 97.8% | 1.8% |
| South Newfane | 2.09 | 53.8 | 5.0% | 5.1% | 45.9% | 1974 | $1,328 | 47.9% | 97.0% | 3.9% |
| Simpsonville | 2.51 | 55.3 | 4.4% | 17.5% | 26.8% | 1982 | $1,083 | 51.6% | 97.7% | 1.9% |
| Putney | 2.30 | 43.9 | 10.5% | 17.7% | 11.3% | 1975 | $771 | 49.4% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| Goose City | 2.29 | 53.6 | 21.4% | 20.1% | 43.7% | 1983 | $670 | 49.0% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| East Dover | 2.24 | 53.5 | 20.8% | 20.1% | 47.5% | 1983 | $670 | 48.1% | 97.2% | 3.8% |
| Wardsboro | 2.74 | 45.6 | 11.2% | 9.2% | 67.3% | 1981 | $1,524 | 38.7% | 97.1% | 5.4% |
| East Putney | 2.52 | 28.1 | 9.1% | 10.8% | 14.7% | 1978 | $499 | 40.6% | 98.2% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Newfane. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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