Winchester, Kansas facts for kids
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Winchester, Kansas
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Post office in Winchester (2014)
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Location within Jefferson County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Jefferson |
| Platted | 1857 |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Named for | Winchester, Virginia |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 461 |
| • Density | 1,281/sq mi (496/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66097
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| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-79800 |
| GNIS ID | 478344 |
Winchester is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 461.
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History
Winchester was laid out in 1857. It was named after Winchester, Virginia.
A post office in Winchester was established in March 1858 and closed in 2021.
The county hospital in Winchester was established in February 1956.
Geography
Winchester is located at 39°19′18″N 95°16′5″W / 39.32167°N 95.26806°W (39.321658, -95.268142). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2), of which, 0.35 square miles (0.91 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 413 | — | |
| 1890 | 429 | 3.9% | |
| 1910 | 456 | — | |
| 1920 | 386 | −15.4% | |
| 1930 | 418 | 8.3% | |
| 1940 | 415 | −0.7% | |
| 1950 | 355 | −14.5% | |
| 1960 | 458 | 29.0% | |
| 1970 | 492 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 570 | 15.9% | |
| 1990 | 613 | 7.5% | |
| 2000 | 579 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 551 | −4.8% | |
| 2020 | 461 | −16.3% | |
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Winchester is part of the Topeka, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 551 people, 229 households, and 140 families living in the city. The population density was 1,574.3 inhabitants per square mile (607.8/km2). There were 261 housing units at an average density of 745.7 per square mile (287.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 1.3% Native American, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
There were 229 households, of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.9% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.91.
The median age in the city was 42.8 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 25.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
Education
Schools
The community is served by Jefferson County North USD 339 public school district. School unification consolidated Nortonville and Winchester schools forming USD 339. Jefferson County North High School is located in Winchester. The Jefferson County North High School mascot is Jefferson County Chargers.
Winchester High School was closed through school unification. The Winchester High School mascot was Winchester Eagles.
Libraries
- Winchester Public Library
Notable persons
- Bob Lyon - Kansas State Senator.
- Al Reynolds - college and professional football guard.
- Jerry Robertson - baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Winchester (Kansas) para niños
