New Home, Texas facts for kids
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New Home, Texas
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 New Home, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Lynn |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | 1930s |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,238 ft (987 m) |
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| • Total | 326 |
| • Density | 326.0/sq mi (125.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79383
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| Area code | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-51012 |
New Home is a small city in Lynn County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 326 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a history tied to farming.
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How New Home Started
New Home was once part of a big ranch called the Deuce of Hearts. In the 1890s, parts of this ranch were divided into plots for people to settle. At first, the community was also called Deuce of Hearts. Later, its name was changed to New Home.
Farming began in the area around 1905 to 1910. By the 1930s, a clear community had formed. The economy of New Home has always depended on growing cotton. Cotton ginning, which separates cotton fibers from seeds, is also very important. For example, in 1985, the New Home Co-op Gin processed 12,000 bales of cotton.
Where is New Home?
New Home is located on the high plains of the Llano Estacado. This is a large, flat area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in New Home?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 252 | — | |
| 1980 | 274 | 8.7% | |
| 1990 | 175 | −36.1% | |
| 2000 | 320 | 82.9% | |
| 2010 | 334 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 326 | −2.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 320 people living in New Home. These people lived in 100 households, and 81 of those were families. About 46% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (74%) were married couples living together.
The people in New Home come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 73% were White, and 25% were from other races. More than half of the population (52.81%) was Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in New Home was 30 years old.
Learning in New Home
The students in New Home attend schools that are part of the New Home Independent School District. This district serves the city and helps educate its young people.
See also
In Spanish: New Home (Texas) para niños
