Newfane, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Area | |
| - Total | 40.4 sq mi (104.6 km²) |
| - Land | 40.2 sq mi (104.2 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,680 |
| - Density | 41.7/sq mi (16.1/km²) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 05345 |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-48400[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462159[2] |
Newfane is a town in and the shire town[3] (county seat)[4] of Windham County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,680 at the 2000 census. In 2006, Newfane was one of the first American towns to have its citizens pass a resolution endorsing the impeachment of President George W. Bush [1]
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[edit] Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 40.4 square miles (104.6 km²), of which, 40.2 square miles (104.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.4 km²) of it (0.35%) is water. The West and Rock Rivers flow through the town.[5]
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,680 people, 693 households, and 464 families residing in the town. The population density was 41.7 people per square mile (16.1/km²). There were 977 housing units at an average density of 24.3/sq mi (9.4/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.10% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.
There were 693 households out of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were couples living together and joined in either marriage or civil union, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the town the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $45,735, and the median income for a family was $51,328. Males had a median income of $33,882 versus $27,426 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,215. About 4.7% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable residents
- John Kenneth Galbraith, economist.
- Archer Mayor, author of mystery novels.
- Castle Freeman Jr., novelist, essayist.
- Eugene Field, poet, author, journalist, best known for "Wynken Blyken and Nod" lived for a time with his grandmother in Newfane.
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Title 24, Part I, Chapter 1, §14, Vermont Statutes. Accessed 2007-11-01.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ DeLorme (1996). Vermont Atlas & Gazetteer. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme. ISBN 0-89933-016-9
[edit] External links
- Newfane Vermont Official Town Website
- Newfane, Vermont is at coordinates Coordinates:
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