Winchester, Illinois facts for kids
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Winchester
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Location of Winchester in Scott County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Scott |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,574 |
| • Density | 1,394.15/sq mi (538.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62694
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-82270 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0423171 |
Winchester is a small city located in Scott County, Illinois, in the United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Scott County. In 2020, about 1,574 people lived there. Winchester is part of the larger Jacksonville area.
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Where is Winchester Located?
Winchester is found in the state of Illinois. It covers a total area of about 2.92 square kilometers (1.13 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Winchester?
The number of people living in Winchester has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population from different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,626 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,542 | −5.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,711 | 11.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,639 | −4.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,540 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,532 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,651 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,591 | −3.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,657 | 4.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,788 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,716 | −4.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,769 | 3.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,650 | −6.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,593 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,574 | −1.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,650 people living in Winchester. Most of the people were White (99.88%). A very small number were Native American (0.12%).
Families and Households
In 2000, there were 727 households in the city. About 31.2% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (49.4%) were married couples. About 11.4% were single mothers with no husband present.
The average household had 2.27 people. The average family had 2.92 people.
Age Groups in Winchester
The population in Winchester is spread across different age groups.
- 25.0% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 6.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 25.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 21.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the city was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were about 85 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Winchester was $30,938 per year. For families, the average income was $40,592 per year.
About 10.4% of all people in Winchester lived below the poverty line. This included 12.0% of children under 18 and 7.4% of people aged 65 or older.
Famous People from Winchester
Winchester has been home to some interesting people who became well-known.
- Greene Vardiman Black: He is known as the "father of modern dentistry." He was born near Winchester. His family continued to practice medicine there for many years.
- Stephen Douglas: When he was 20 years old in 1833, Stephen Douglas moved to Winchester. He worked as a school teacher, teaching 40 students. While teaching, he also studied law on his own. He later left Winchester to become a lawyer and a very important politician.
- George O'Donnell: He was a baseball pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. George O'Donnell was born in Winchester.
- Clyde Summers: He was a famous lawyer and professor who taught about labor law at important universities like Yale Law School.
See Also
In Spanish: Winchester (Illinois) para niños
