Newfane (village), Vermont facts for kids
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Newfane, Vermont
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 Newfane (village), Vermont
Location in Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 483/sq mi (189.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05345
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-48325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1458679 |
Newfane is a small, charming village in Windham County, Vermont, United States. It is part of the larger town of Newfane. In 2020, only 87 people lived here, making it a very quiet place!
Most of the village is recognized as a special historic area. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This area is called the Newfane Village Historic District. It is built around a central village green, which is like a park in the middle of town.
This historic district includes more than 60 buildings. Many of these buildings are built in the Greek Revival style. This style was popular in the 1800s and looks like ancient Greek temples. The Windham County Courthouse, built in 1825, is one of the important buildings in this district. The Historical Society of Windham County also has its main office in Newfane.
Geography of Newfane Village
The village of Newfane is located in the eastern part of the town of Newfane. It sits right next to Smith Creek, which is a small stream that flows into the West River. The village is built on a fairly flat area on the east side of the creek.
On its eastern side, the village is bordered by an old railroad track. This track used to be part of the Boston & Maine Railroad. The main road through the village is Main Street, also known as Vermont Route 30. Another road, West Street, branches off from Main Street near the village common.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 136 | — | |
| 1920 | 122 | −10.3% | |
| 1930 | 160 | 31.1% | |
| 1940 | 160 | 0.0% | |
| 1950 | 156 | −2.5% | |
| 1960 | 146 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 183 | 25.3% | |
| 1980 | 119 | −35.0% | |
| 1990 | 164 | 37.8% | |
| 2000 | 116 | −29.3% | |
| 2010 | 118 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 87 | −26.3% | |
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Let's look at the people who live in Newfane. This information is called "demographics." It helps us understand the population.
In the year 2000, there were 116 people living in the village. These people lived in 61 different homes, and 32 of these homes were families. Most of the people living in Newfane were White. A very small number were from other backgrounds.
About one-fifth of the homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half of the homes were married couples living together. Many homes had just one person living there, especially people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Newfane in 2000 was 46 years old. This means many adults lived there. About 15% of the population was under 18. About 21% were 65 or older.
The average income for a household in the village was $33,250 per year. For families, the average income was $46,250 per year. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Newfane (condado de Windham, Vermont) para niños
