Newfield, New York facts for kids
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Newfield, New York
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 Newfield, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| Area | |
| • Total | 58.97 sq mi (152.73 km2) |
| • Land | 58.84 sq mi (152.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,184  |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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5,107 |
| • Density | 90.45/sq mi (34.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14867
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| Area code(s) | 607 |
| FIPS code | 36-50254 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0979263 |
Newfield is a town in Tompkins County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 5,184 people lived there. The town's name comes from the many empty areas of land that used to be there.
The Town of Newfield is in the southwest part of Tompkins County. It is located southwest of Ithaca, New York.
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History of Newfield
Newfield was first created in 1811. This was even before Tompkins County was formed. It was originally part of the Town of Spencer in Tioga County and was called the "Town of Cayuta." In 1822, the town changed its name to Newfield.
During the Great Depression (a time when many people had financial difficulties), many farms were left empty. These lands were then used for conservation, meaning they were protected for nature. Newfield is special because it has one of the few remaining covered bridges in New York State. This bridge, called the Newfield Covered Bridge, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Geography of Newfield
Newfield covers about 59 square miles (152.73 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The southern and western borders of the town are also the border of Schuyler County, New York.
New York State Route 13 is a main highway that runs through Newfield from northeast to southwest. Two other roads, New York State Route 34 and New York State Route 96, join together to form a north-south highway in the eastern part of the town.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 2,664 | — | |
| 1840 | 3,567 | 33.9% | |
| 1850 | 3,816 | 7.0% | |
| 1860 | 2,984 | −21.8% | |
| 1870 | 2,602 | −12.8% | |
| 1880 | 2,608 | 0.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,214 | −15.1% | |
| 1900 | 1,902 | −14.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,509 | −20.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,456 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,451 | −0.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,521 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,891 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 2,193 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 3,390 | 54.6% | |
| 1980 | 4,401 | 29.8% | |
| 1990 | 4,867 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,108 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 5,179 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,184 | 0.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 5,107 | −1.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 5,108 people living in Newfield. There were 2,052 households, and 1,352 families. The town had about 86.8 people per square mile.
About 34.4% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 2.98 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.2% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the town was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93.4 males.
Places in Newfield
- Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area — This is a special area in the northwest part of Newfield where nature is protected.
- Newfield — This is the main village, or hamlet, of Newfield. It is located on NY-13.
- Newfield Station — This was a railroad stop just west of the old hamlet of Nina. It was at the crossing of Newfield Depot Road and NY-34.
- Robert H. Treman State Park — This is a state park that is partly in the northern part of the town.
- Stratton — This is a small village in the eastern part of the town. It is near where Piper Road and NY-34 meet.
- Trumbulls Corners — This is another small village in the northwest part of the town. It is at the crossing of Trumbulls Corners Road and Millard Hill Road.
- The Covered Bridge — This historic bridge is on Main Street. It connects Main Street to Bank Street. It was built in 1853 and fixed up in 1998.
- Mill Park — This park is also on Main Street, about a quarter-mile south of the Covered Bridge.
- Newfield Central School District — The school district building is on Main Street, less than a quarter-mile south of Mill Park.
- Greensprings Natural Cemetery Preserve — This is a cemetery located in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Newfield (Nueva York) para niños
