Newberry, Florida facts for kids
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Newberry, Florida
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| City of Newberry | |
Newberry City Hall
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Location in Alachua County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Alachua |
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| • Type | Commission-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 59.90 sq mi (155.15 km2) |
| • Land | 58.85 sq mi (152.42 km2) |
| • Water | 1.05 sq mi (2.73 km2) |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,342 |
| • Density | 124.76/sq mi (48.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32669
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-48200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0307635 |
Newberry is a city in the southwest part of Alachua County, Florida, USA. In 2020, about 7,342 people lived there. This was a big jump from 4,950 people in 2010. Newberry is part of the larger Gainesville area. Much of the city is close to Gilchrist County on its western side.
Newberry started as a town for mining and railroads in the late 1800s. Later, it became known for growing different crops. In 1984, Freddie Warmack made history as the first Black mayor of Newberry. The city's old downtown area is a special place. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its important history.
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Newberry's Past: A Mining and Farming Town
Newberry grew into a town because of mining. In 1889, a valuable mineral called phosphate was found in western Alachua County. The town was built along the Savannah, Florida, and Western Railway. This railway was extended to Newberry in 1893.
A post office opened in March 1894 and was first called Newton. But by August of that year, its name changed to Newberry. By 1896, there were 14 mines operating nearby. The town had hotels and places for workers to stay.
The demand for phosphate suddenly stopped in 1914. This happened when World War I began, as Germany was the main buyer of Newberry's phosphate. So, the community started focusing on farming instead. They became very good at growing watermelons. The Watermelon Festival, which started in 1946, is still a fun event held every year. In 1987, the historic part of Newberry was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Where is Newberry Located?
Newberry is located at coordinates 29°38′23″N 82°36′31″W / 29.639605°N 82.608715°W.
The city covers a total area of about 141.3 square kilometers (54.6 square miles). Most of this area, about 138.6 square kilometers (53.5 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.7 square kilometers (1.05 square miles), is water.
Newberry's Growing Population
Newberry has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 816 | — | |
| 1920 | 917 | 12.4% | |
| 1930 | 766 | −16.5% | |
| 1940 | 735 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 873 | 18.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,105 | 26.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,247 | 12.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,826 | 46.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,644 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,316 | 101.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,950 | 49.3% | |
| 2020 | 7,342 | 48.3% | |
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Who Lives in Newberry?
In 2020, there were 7,342 people living in Newberry. There were 2,174 households and 1,385 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Newberry:
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 3,719 | 4,716 | 75.13% | 64.23% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 705 | 1,019 | 14.24% | 13.88% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 7 | 15 | 0.14% | 0.20% |
| Asian (NH) | 66 | 147 | 1.33% | 2.00% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 1 | 1 | 0.02% | 0.01% |
| Some other race (NH) | 8 | 63 | 0.16% | 0.86% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 90 | 436 | 1.81% | 5.94% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 354 | 945 | 7.15% | 12.87% |
| Total | 4,950 | 7,342 |
In 2010, the average age in Newberry was 36.5 years old. About 25.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
Fun Places to Visit in Newberry
Newberry is home to some cool sports facilities. These include Champions Park of Newberry and the Easton-Newberry Sports Complex.
Champions Park
Champions Park (which used to be called Nations Park) was finished in 2013. It was renamed Champions Park in 2014. This park brings over 30,000 visitors each year for games and tournaments. It has 16 fields for different sports. Champions Park is located close to Gainesville, Florida.
Easton-Newberry Sports Complex
The Easton-Newberry Sports Complex is a special place. It combines the Easton Foundation Archery Center with the city's recreation department. The United States Olympic Committee chose it as a Community Olympic Development Program. This means it's one of only 10 programs in the whole country picked by the USOC. It helps train coaches and athletes in archery and provides places for them to practice.
The complex is a regional archery center for people of all skill levels. It teaches archers the National Training System used by USA Archery. It also gives archers chances to improve their skills. The complex has 100 acres of facilities for many uses, including special areas for archery training and events. About 6,200 people use the site every year.
Gatorback Cycle Park
Gatorback Cycle Park is a place where people can ride off-road motorcycles. It is located northeast of Newberry.
Schools in Newberry
The School Board of Alachua County manages the schools in Newberry. There is an elementary school, a middle school, and Newberry High School in the city. The Alachua County Library District also has a branch library in Newberry.
See also
In Spanish: Newberry (Florida) para niños
