Lockney, Texas facts for kids
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Lockney, Texas
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 Lockney, Texas
Location in Texas
Lockney, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Floyd |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.54 sq mi (4.00 km2) |
| • Land | 1.54 sq mi (4.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,278 ft (999 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,498 |
| • Density | 973/sq mi (374.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79241
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-43252 |
Lockney is a town in Floyd County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,498 at the 2020 census, down from 1,842 at the 2010 census.
Geography
Lockney is located in northwestern Floyd County at 34°7′23″N 101°26′36″W / 34.12306°N 101.44333°W (34.122961, –101.443414). U.S. Route 70 passes through the town, leading southeast 12 miles (19 km) to Floydada, the county seat, and northwest 16 miles (26 km) to Plainview.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Lockney has a total area of 1.5 square miles (4.0 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 750 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,118 | 49.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,466 | 31.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,231 | −16.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,692 | 37.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,141 | 26.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,094 | −2.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,334 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 2,207 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,056 | −6.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,842 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,498 | −18.7% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 475 | 31.71% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 37 | 2.47% |
| Asian (NH) | 3 | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 1 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.13% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 25 | 1.67% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 955 | 63.75% |
| Total | 1,498 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,498 people, 554 households, and 379 families residing in the town.
Education
The town is served by the Lockney Independent School District and is home to the Lockney High School Longhorns.
Films
- 2002 – Larry v. Lockney. Directed by Mark Birnbaum and Jim Schermbeck.
- 2021 – Lockney is one of the filming locations for Destination Marfa
Notable people
- George Eade, 4-Star General, born in Lockney in 1921
- Maurice Ewing, a geophysicist and oceanographer, born in Lockney in 1906
- Marsha Sharp, first gained recognition for her coaching skills while coaching the Lady Longhorns in Lockney, Texas. She coached six years on the high school level at Lockney
- Andy Stapp, reality TV personality on the TV Series Overhaulin, Car Warriors, and Search and Restore. His car building and custom paint has been featured on Speed Channel, Velocity Channel, Spike Channel, and Discovery Channel. Andy is also the writer and director of the award winning film titled DESTINATION MARFA
- Garry Templeton, Major League Baseball player, born in Lockney in 1956
- Arland Thompson, born in Lockney Texas September 19, 1957, Thompson is a former NFL player who turned scientist after his retirement
- Damon Washington, NFL running back, born in Lockney in 1977
- Louie Welch, mayor of Houston from 1964 to 1973, born in Lockney in 1918
- Lucy Dean Record is a nationally recognized professional musician
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lockney has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
See also
In Spanish: Lockney (Texas) para niños
