New Fairview, Texas facts for kids
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New Fairview, Texas
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"Keeping It Country"
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Location of New Fairview, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Wise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 16.40 sq mi (42.47 km2) |
| • Land | 16.39 sq mi (42.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,386 |
| • Density | 84.51/sq mi (32.635/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
76078
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| FIPS code | 48-50920 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411231 |
New Fairview is a city located in the state of Texas, United States. Most of the city is in Wise County, but a small part extends into Denton County. In 2020, about 1,386 people lived in New Fairview.
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History of New Fairview
The city of New Fairview has an interesting past. It started as a small community known as Illinois Community. The main road that goes through the city, Texas Farm to Market Road 407, is still called Illinois Lane today. This name helps us remember the community's original name.
The city was first called Fairview. However, in 1999, its name was changed to New Fairview. This change happened because there were several other cities in Texas also named Fairview. The new name helps people tell them apart.
Geography and Location
New Fairview is located in Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 15.5 square miles (40.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in New Fairview has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 877 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,258 | 43.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,386 | 10.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 1,558 | 23.8% | |
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In 2020, the city had 1,386 residents. There were 415 households and 306 families living in New Fairview at that time. The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. This mix of cultures and traditions makes New Fairview a diverse place to live.
Education in New Fairview
Students in New Fairview attend schools in two different public school districts. These are the Northwest Independent School District and the Decatur Independent School District. Both districts work to provide education for the children living in the city.
See also
In Spanish: New Fairview (Texas) para niños
