New Summerfield, Texas
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New Summerfield is a city in Cherokee County, Texas, United States.<ref name="gnis">Template:Gnis</ref> The population was 843 at the 2020 U.S. census.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref>
Geography
[edit]New Summerfield is located in northeastern Cherokee County. U.S. Route 79 passes through the community, leading west Template:Convert to Jacksonville, the largest city in Cherokee County, and northeast Template:Convert to Henderson. Texas State Highway 110 intersects US 79 in the center of New Summerfield, leading north Template:Convert to Troup and south Template:Convert to Rusk, the Cherokee County seat. According to the United States Census Bureau, New Summerfield has a total area of Template:Convert, all land.<ref name="Census 2010">Template:Cite web</ref>
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.<ref>Climate Summary for New Summerfield, Texas</ref>
Demographics
[edit]| 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.<ref name=":0" />
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