Newfane town, Vermont
Newfane town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Newfane town is a geographic entity located in Windham County, Vermont. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,636. The land area covers 39.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,636 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 54.4 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 720 | ±103 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,127 | ±101 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 720 | ±103 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 407 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $284,200 | ±$48,919 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,266 | ±$238 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,719 | ±$20,735 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,388 | ±$6,579 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 159 | ±64 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±3.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 804 | ±164 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.2% | ±4.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,649 (2024)
ID: 135968
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
PO BOX 296, NEWFANE VT 05345-0296
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COUNTY OF WINDHAM
GUS Population: 45,627 (2024)
ID: 135929
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
PO BOX 207, NEWFANE VT 05345-0207
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Newfane | PK-05 | Newfane, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Brattleboro, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Brattleboro, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Brattleboro, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Bellows Falls, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Chesterfield, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | East Dover, VT | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | East Dummerston, VT |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SIT Graduate Institute
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College | 8.8 mi away | 1 Kipling Rd, Brattleboro, VT, 05302-0676 |
8022577751
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MOORE FREE
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Library | 2.5 mi away | 23 WEST ST., NEWFANE, VT, 05345 |
(802) 365-7948
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Landmark College
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College | 9.6 mi away | 19 River Rd South, Putney, VT, 05346 |
8023876700
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LYDIA TAFT PRATT
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 150 WEST ST., WEST DUMMERSTON, VT, 05357 |
(802) 258-9878
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Keene Beauty Academy
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College Vocational | 19.3 mi away | 800 Park Ave, Keene, NH, 03431 |
6033573736
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DOVER FREE
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 22 HOLLAND RD., SUITE 1, EAST DOVER, VT, 05341 |
(802) 348-7488
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Antioch University-New England
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College | 20.8 mi away | 40 Avon St, Keene, NH, 03431 |
6033573122
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TOWNSHEND PUBLIC
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 1971 RTE. 30, TOWNSHEND, VT, 05353 |
(802) 365-4039
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Keene State College
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College | 21.6 mi away | 229 Main Street, Keene, NH, 03435-1506 |
6033521909
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WARDSBORO FREE PUBLIC
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Library | 6.7 mi away | 170 MAIN ST., WARDSBORO, VT, 05355 |
(802) 896-6988
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WALPOLE 2S NEPP, NH US, located 14.3 miles from Newfane town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 12.5° | 21.7° | 3.17" | — |
| February | 33.2° | 13.5° | 23.4° | 2.98" | — |
| March | 42.4° | 21.3° | 31.9° | 3.59" | — |
| April | 55.5° | 33.4° | 44.5° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 66.9° | 43.8° | 55.4° | 3.44" | — |
| June | 75.3° | 53.3° | 64.3° | 5.07" | — |
| July | 80.7° | 58.2° | 69.5° | 4.83" | — |
| August | 79.3° | 56.4° | 67.9° | 4.17" | — |
| September | 72.1° | 48.7° | 60.4° | 3.96" | — |
| October | 59.6° | 37.5° | 48.6° | 4.56" | — |
| November | 46.6° | 28.4° | 37.5° | 3.63" | — |
| December | 36.1° | 19.3° | 27.7° | 3.82" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfane village | Village | 2.6 mi | — |
| Harmonyville CDP | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
| West Dummerston CDP | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| Townshend CDP | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Wardsboro CDP | CDP | 6.7 mi | — |
| Putney CDP | CDP | 8.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5002548400. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.