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 | |
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City | |
 Location of New Summerfield, Texas | |
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| 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(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-51336[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1342512[3] |
| Website | https://www.newsummerfield.us/ |
Geography
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
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
| 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
New Summerfield is served by the New Summerfield Independent School District and home to the New Summerfield High School Hornets.
Notable person
- Walt Dickson, former Major League Baseball pitcher for five seasons