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New Summerfield, Texas

New Summerfield is a city in Cherokee County, Texas, United States.[2] The population was 843 at the 2020 U.S. census.[4]

New Summerfield, Texas
City
Location of New Summerfield, Texas
Location of New Summerfield, Texas
Coordinates: 31°58′51″N 95°07′39″W / 31.98083°N 95.12750°W / 31.98083; -95.12750
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyCherokee
Government
 • TypeMayor
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2)
 • Land4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
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456 ft (139 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
843
 • Density248.94/sq mi (96.12/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75780
Area code(s)903, 430
FIPS code48-51336[3]
GNIS feature ID2411236[2]U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Summerfield, Texas</ref>
Websitewww.newsummerfield.us

Geography

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New Summerfield is located in northeastern Cherokee County. 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.[5]

Climate

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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.[6]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1970344—
1980319−7.3%
199052163.3%
200099891.6%
20101,11111.3%
2020843−24.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
New Summerfield racial composition as of 2020[8]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
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

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New Summerfield is served by the New Summerfield Independent School District and home to the New Summerfield High School Hornets.

Notable person

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[9][10]

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Summerfield
  3. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 12, 2022.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ Climate Summary for New Summerfield, Texas
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  9. ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
  10. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.


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