Newfane, NY Demographics

A map of Newfane's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,628	3,386	92.1%	92.5%
Multiracial	146	123	3.7%	3.4%
Hispanic	90	57	2.3%	1.6%
Black	39	40	1.0%	1.1%
Native American/Other	27	35	0.7%	1.0%
Asian	8	21	0.2%	0.6%

Newfane, New York has an estimated population of 3,938, an increase from the 3,662 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.1% White, 3.7% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.0% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newfane, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newfane has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Newfane, that probability was 14.3% in 2020 and 14.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newfane is ranked the 419th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Newfane was ranked the 441st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newfane's White Population

3,628 residents of Newfane, or 92.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newfane is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Newfane ranks 259th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newfane's White population has grown by an estimated 7.1%. White residents' share of Newfane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 92.1%.

Newfane is more White than neighboring Olcott (88.2% White), Lockport (78.2% White), Wilson (85.6% White), Barker (69.2% White), and South Lockport (78.7% White).

Newfane's Black Population

39 residents of Newfane, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Newfane is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Newfane ranks 749th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newfane's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Black residents' share of Newfane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Newfane is more Black than neighboring Olcott (0% Black), Wilson (0% Black), and Barker (0% Black). Newfane is less Black than neighboring Lockport (10.4% Black), and South Lockport (3.8% Black).

Newfane's Asian Population

8 residents of Newfane, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Newfane is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Newfane ranks 922nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newfane's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.9%. Asian residents' share of Newfane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Newfane is more Asian than neighboring Olcott (0% Asian), and Wilson (0% Asian). Newfane is less Asian than neighboring Lockport (0.4% Asian), Barker (0.8% Asian), and South Lockport (0.7% Asian).

Newfane's Hispanic Population

90 residents of Newfane, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newfane is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Newfane ranks 1108th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newfane's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Newfane's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Newfane is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilson (0.9% Hispanic). Newfane is less Hispanic than neighboring Olcott (7.4% Hispanic), Lockport (4.9% Hispanic), Barker (7.6% Hispanic), and South Lockport (7.2% Hispanic).

Newfane's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Newfane, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newfane is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Newfane ranks 306th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newfane's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newfane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Newfane is more Native American/Other than neighboring Olcott (0% Native American/Other). Newfane is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lockport (1.1% Native American/Other), Wilson (1.2% Native American/Other), Barker (7.6% Native American/Other), and South Lockport (1.7% Native American/Other).

Newfane's Multiracial Population

146 residents of Newfane, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newfane is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Newfane ranks 657th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newfane's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Newfane's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Newfane is less Multiracial than neighboring Olcott (4.4% Multiracial), Lockport (4.9% Multiracial), Wilson (12.3% Multiracial), Barker (14.7% Multiracial), and South Lockport (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.