New Summerfield, Texas
New Summerfield is a city in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. The population was 843 at the 2020 U.S. census.[4]
New Summerfield, Texas | |
|---|---|
City | |
Location of New Summerfield, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 31°58′40″N 95°6′39″W / 31.97778°N 95.11083°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cherokee |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2) |
| • Land | 4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 843 |
| • Density | 248.94/sq mi (96.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 75780 |
| Area code | Area code 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-51336[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1342512[3] |
| Website | https://www.newsummerfield.us/ |
Geography edit
New Summerfield is located in northeastern Cherokee County at 31°58′40″N 95°6′39″W / 31.97778°N 95.11083°W (31.977808, –95.110910).[5] U.S. Route 79 passes through the community, leading west 10 miles (16 km) to Jacksonville, the largest city in Cherokee County, and northeast 22 miles (35 km) to Henderson. Texas State Highway 110 intersects US 79 in the center of New Summerfield, leading north 11 miles (18 km) to Troup and south 14 miles (23 km) to Rusk, the Cherokee County seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, New Summerfield has a total area of 4.7 square miles (12.2 km2), all land.[6]
Climate edit
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, New Summerfield has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]
Demographics edit
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 344 | — | |
| 1980 | 319 | −7.3% | |
| 1990 | 521 | 63.3% | |
| 2000 | 998 | 91.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,111 | 11.3% | |
| 2020 | 843 | −24.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 180 | 21.35% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 8 | 0.95% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 4 | 0.47% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 650 | 77.11% |
| Total | 843 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 843 people, 215 households, and 178 families residing in the city, down from 1,111 at the 2010 census.[4]
Education edit
New Summerfield is served by the New Summerfield Independent School District and home to the New Summerfield High School Hornets.
Notable person edit
- Walt Dickson, former Major League Baseball pitcher for five seasons
References edit
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): New Summerfield CDP, Texas". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
- ^ Climate Summary for New Summerfield, Texas
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/[not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.