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 small town located in Floyd County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,498 people lived there. This number was a bit lower than in 2010, when 1,842 people called Lockney home.
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Where is Lockney?
Lockney is in the northwestern part of Floyd County. A main road, U.S. Route 70, goes right through the town. If you travel southeast on this road for about 12 miles, you will reach Floydada. This is the main city of the county. If you go northwest for about 16 miles, you will get to Plainview.
The town of Lockney covers an area of about 4.0 square kilometers (1.54 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Lockney?
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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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In 2020, there were 1,498 people living in Lockney. These people lived in 554 households, which are like homes or families. About 379 of these households were families.
Most people in Lockney are of Hispanic or Latino background, making up about 63.75% of the population. White people make up about 31.71% of the population. Smaller groups include Black or African American people (2.47%), Asian people (0.2%), and people of mixed races (1.67%).
Schools in Lockney
The town has its own school system called the Lockney Independent School District. The local high school team is known as the Lockney High School Longhorns.
Lockney in Movies
Lockney has been a setting for a couple of films:
- Larry v. Lockney (2002): This movie was directed by Mark Birnbaum and Jim Schermbeck.
- Destination Marfa (2021): Lockney was one of the places where this movie was filmed.
Famous People from Lockney
Many interesting people were born or lived in Lockney:
- George Eade (born 1921): He became a four-star general in the military.
- Maurice Ewing (born 1906): He was a geophysicist and oceanographer, which means he studied the Earth's physical processes and oceans.
- Marsha Sharp: She became famous for her coaching skills. She coached the Lady Longhorns basketball team in Lockney for six years.
- Andy Stapp: He is a TV personality known for building and customizing cars on shows like Overhaulin and Car Warriors. He also wrote and directed the film DESTINATION MARFA.
- Garry Templeton (born 1956): He was a professional Major League Baseball player.
- Arland Thompson (born 1957): He played in the NFL and later became a scientist.
- Damon Washington (born 1977): He was an NFL running back.
- Louie Welch (born 1918): He served as the mayor of Houston from 1964 to 1973.
- Lucy Dean Record: She is a well-known professional musician across the country.
Lockney's Weather
Lockney has a semi-arid climate. This means the area is generally dry and does not get a lot of rain.
See also
In Spanish: Lockney (Texas) para niños
