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New Deal, Texas
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  New Deal Cotton Gin near the tracks and an aerial image of New Deal
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 New Deal, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Lubbock |
| Established | 1909 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.33 sq mi (6.04 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,300 ft (1,000 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 730 |
| • Density | 313.3/sq mi (120.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79350
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-50916 |
New Deal is a town in Lubbock County, Texas, United States. In 2020, its population was 730 people. The town is part of the larger Lubbock area and is located in the Llano Estacado region.
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A Town's New Name: From Monroe to New Deal
New Deal was first known as Monroe. It was named after Monroe G. Abernathy, a local landowner. The town began as a train station where goods were loaded. People started to settle there, which is why the town was built next to the railroad tracks and the highway. Even today, the train station still shows the name Monroe.
Later, the town wanted its own post office. They asked for a permit for the Monroe Postal Station. However, there was already a town in Texas called Monroe City. So, the U.S. postal department changed the town's name to New Deal. This new name was chosen to honor Franklin D. Roosevelt's programs, also called the New Deal. It also matched the name of the local school system, which was already called New Deal Consolidated Schools. This history was put together when the school system applied for a federal grant.
Becoming an Official Town
In 1970, the people living in New Deal voted to make their community an officially recognized town. This happened because the nearby city of Lubbock was planning to expand and take over some surrounding areas. The residents of New Deal decided to become an official town instead of being added to Lubbock.
A local farmer named Billy Fortenberry became the first mayor. After him, Ray Edell West served as a city councilman for three years before becoming mayor in 1970. During his seven years as mayor, the town built its own City Hall and a building for the Volunteer Fire Department.
Geography and Climate
New Deal is located on the flat plains of the Llano Estacado. It is just north of Lubbock at 33°44′03″N 101°50′09″W / 33.734048°N 101.835862°W.
The town covers a total area of about 6.04 square kilometers (2.33 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part, about 0.05 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), being water.
New Deal's Climate
New Deal has a semi-arid climate. This means it is generally dry, but not as dry as a desert. It often has hot summers and mild winters.
Population Information
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People Living in New Deal: 2020 Census
The 2020 United States census counted 730 people living in New Deal. There were 360 households and 269 families in the town.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 413 | 56.58% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 14 | 1.92% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 2 | 0.27% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 17 | 2.33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 284 | 38.9% |
| Total | 730 |
Education in New Deal
The New Deal Independent School District serves the town of New Deal. The school system was originally known as Monroe Schools. Over the years, as smaller school systems closed, Monroe schools joined with several others. They then took the name of the New Deal Consolidated Schools. Before the fall of 1968, the school system was segregated.
See also
In Spanish: New Deal (Texas) para niños
