Newfields (CDP), New Hampshire facts for kids
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Newfields, New Hampshire
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 Newfields (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in New Hampshire
Newfields (CDP), New Hampshire
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Rockingham |
| Town | Newfields |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 378 |
| • Density | 994.74/sq mi (384.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
03856
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| Area code(s) | 603 |
| FIPS code | 33-51300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629731 |
Newfields is a small community, also known as a census-designated place (CDP), located in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, in the United States. It's the main village within the larger town of Newfields. In 2020, about 378 people lived in this village, while the whole town had 1,769 residents.
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Exploring Newfields' Location
This community is found on the eastern side of the town of Newfields. It sits right next to the Squamscott River. This river also marks the border with the nearby town of Stratham.
How Big is Newfields?
The Newfields CDP stretches along the river. It goes south to Parting Brook and north to another small stream. To the west, it reaches Meadow Road. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Newfields CDP covers about 1.0 square kilometer (or 0.38 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the CDP itself.
Main Roads and Nearby Towns
New Hampshire Route 85 runs through the middle of Newfields. It's known as Main Street here. This road leads northeast for about 0.8 miles (1 km) to New Hampshire Route 108. If you go south on Route 85, you'll reach the center of Exeter in about 4 miles (6 km).
Another town, Durham, is about 8 miles (13 km) north. You can get there by taking Routes 85 and 108. New Hampshire Route 87 (Piscassic Road) goes west from Newfields. It leads about 6 miles (10 km) to Route 125 in Epping.
Who Lives in Newfields?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 301 | — | |
| 2020 | 378 | 25.6% | |
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Let's look at the people who call Newfields home. In 2010, there were 301 people living here. By 2020, the population had grown to 378 residents.
Community Makeup
In 2010, there were 120 households in Newfields. A household means all the people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Newfields were white. A very small number were from other racial backgrounds or were of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Many households (about 33.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most homes (65.0%) were headed by married couples. About 22.5% of all households were made up of people living alone. Only a small number (5.8%) were individuals aged 65 or older living by themselves.
Age and Income
The average household in Newfields had about 2.51 people. The average family had about 3.01 people. The median age of residents was 43.6 years old. This means half the people were younger than 43.6, and half were older.
In terms of income, from 2011 to 2015, the estimated average yearly income for a household was $81,250. For families, it was higher, at $104,250. The average income per person was $38,566. A very small percentage of people (2.8%) and families (2.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included some young people but no one aged 65 or older.
