Newfield (CDP), New York facts for kids
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Newfield, New York
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 Newfield (CDP), New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| Incorporated | 1895 |
| Dissolved | December 31, 1927 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 725 |
| • Density | 576.77/sq mi (222.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-50257 |
Newfield is a small community in Tompkins County, New York, United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means it's a specific area identified for population counting.
In 2020, about 725 people lived in Newfield. This community is located southwest of Ithaca, near the center of the larger Town of Newfield.
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Newfield's History
Newfield officially became a village in 1895. This meant it had its own local government. However, residents later decided to make a change.
Village Dissolution
On September 21, 1926, the people of Newfield voted to dissolve their village government. The village officially stopped existing on December 31, 1927. All its services and assets were then transferred to the larger Town of Newfield.
Geography of Newfield
Newfield is located at specific coordinates: 42.361957 degrees North and -76.592094 degrees West.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Newfield covers a total area of about 1.2 square miles (3.26 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Nearby Roads
New York State Route 13, also called Elmira Road, goes around the main part of Newfield.
Population and People
Newfield is home to a diverse group of people. Here's a look at the population numbers over the years:
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| 2020 | 725 | — | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 647 people living in Newfield. These people lived in 294 households, with 169 of them being families.
- The population density was about 518 people per square mile (200 people per square kilometer).
- Most residents (96.60%) were White.
- A smaller percentage were African American (1.55%), Native American (0.31%), or from other backgrounds.
- About 1.39% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, about 28.2% of households had children under 18 living there. Many households (45.6%) were married couples. About 9.2% were led by a female without a husband present.
- The average household had 2.20 people.
- The average family had 2.87 people.
Age Groups
The population in Newfield in 2000 was spread across different age groups:
- 22.9% were under 18 years old.
- 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 30.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 25.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 14.7% were 65 years or older.
The median age was 40 years. This means half the population was younger than 40 and half was older.
Income Information
In 2000, the median income for a household in Newfield was $43,056. For families, the median income was $56,522.
- The average income per person was $18,461.
- About 7.4% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 5.3% of those under 18 and 7.7% of those 65 or older.
Education in Newfield
Students in Newfield attend schools within the Newfield Central School District.
