Town · New Hampshire
Newfields, New Hampshire
Newfields, town, in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Newfields had 1,775 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,769 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,023 (±333). GEOID 3301551380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,775
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,769 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,023 ±333
Median household income
$197,885
±$15,145 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $99,031
Median home value
$646,400
±$34,213 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $402,500
Median gross rent
$1,875
±$323 (90% margin)
New Hampshire: $1,491
Where is Newfields and what county is it in?
Newfields is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It covers 7.1 square miles of land, 249 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Newfields: Newfields (CDP, 378 in 2020).
Newfields is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Newfields is the same area as Census Tract 675.05 of Rockingham County: the tract's figures are Newfields's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Newfields, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,775 people lived in Newfields on July 1, 2025, up 0.1% since 2020, slower than New Hampshire (+2.7%). The 2020 Census counted 1,769 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,023 (±333).
| Measure | Newfields | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,023±333 | 319,082 | no clear change |
| Households | 636±70 | 127,570 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.18±0.33 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 639±70 | 137,794 | no clear change |
Newfields's population since 2000
From 1,551 in 2000 to 1,775 in 2025: up 14.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Newfields as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Newfields?
The median resident of Newfields is 44.1 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.1%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Newfields | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1±1.8 | 45.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.9%±4.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6%±3.0 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Male | 56.2%±4.4 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.8%±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8%±2.6 pts | 89.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.7 pts | 5.2% | −2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0%±1.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 5.0%±1.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.1%±2.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1%±2.0 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 68.1%±6.3 pts | 45.7% | +14.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 32.4%±5.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.7%±2.1 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Newfields earn?
Half of Newfields's 636 households earn less than $197,885 a year (±$15,145), against $118,331 in Rockingham County and $99,031 in New Hampshire. In 2015-2019 it was $189,988 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Newfields | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $197,885±$15,145 | $118,331 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $215,745±$20,720 | $149,721 | – |
| Per capita income | $72,498±$6,723 | $61,558 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.4%±1.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.7%±3.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4%±1.1 pts | 97.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7%±2.5 pts | 95.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Newfields?
Owners occupy 95.3% of Newfields's occupied homes and renters 4.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $646,400 by its owner (±$34,213). The median renter pays $1,875 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Newfields | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $646,400±$34,213 | $497,500 | +$88,773 |
| Median gross rent | $1,875±$323 | $1,687 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.3%±27.4 pts | 39.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,987±$276 | $2,669 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 95.3%±2.5 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 4.7%±2.5 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Housing units | 639±70 | 137,794 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±53.6 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 94.2%±3.1 pts | 65.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±5.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2%±2.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.0%±5.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Newfields building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Newfields in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across New Hampshire.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Newfields work and get to work?
68.6% of Newfields's workers drive alone and 25.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.7%.
| Measure | Newfields | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 77.5%±5.7 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 68.6%±9.4 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7%±2.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 25.5%±8.6 pts | 19.4% | +15.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min±4.6 | 28.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Newfields?
1 census tract lies mostly in Newfields (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 675.05Rockingham County | 2,023 | $197,885 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Newfields) · Census block assignment files
How does Newfields compare with other places in New Hampshire?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Newfields is the 5,319th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 135th-most populous of 221 in New Hampshire.
Newfields ranks 1st of 235 places in New Hampshire with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 135th | 221 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 170th | 187 |
| Residents per square mile | 108th | 241 |
| Median household income | 1st | 235 |
| Per capita income | 16th | 240 |
| Median home value | 15th | 239 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd | 221 |
| Poverty rate | 157th | 160 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th | 239 |
| Median age | 144th | 239 |
| Owner-occupied share | 16th | 241 |
| Work from home | 23rd | 214 |
| Travel time to work | 148th | 241 |
Newfields's figures with every place in New Hampshire (CSV)
Every place in New Hampshire, sortable · Compare Newfields with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Newfields?
18 of the 57 figures for Newfields on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Newfields are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.