Winchester, Arkansas facts for kids
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Winchester, Arkansas
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Location of Winchester in Drew County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Drew |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 275.65/sq mi (106.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71677
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-76010 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406896 |
Winchester is a small town located in the northeastern part of Drew County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 167 people lived there. The town's population was highest in 1980, with 279 residents. By 2020, the population had decreased to 137 people.
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Winchester's Location and Size
Winchester covers a small area of land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town is about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Winchester?
The number of people living in Winchester has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 217 | — | |
| 1930 | 221 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 171 | −22.6% | |
| 1950 | 198 | 15.8% | |
| 1960 | 185 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 234 | 26.5% | |
| 1980 | 279 | 19.2% | |
| 1990 | 239 | −14.3% | |
| 2000 | 191 | −20.1% | |
| 2010 | 167 | −12.6% | |
| 2020 | 137 | −18.0% | |
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Population Makeup in 2020
The 2020 Census collected information about the people living in Winchester. This helps us understand the different groups that make up the town.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000 | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 56 | 45 | 20 | 29.32% | 26.95% | 14.60% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 124 | 115 | 110 | 64.92% | 68.86% | 80.29% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1.05% | 0.60% | 1.46% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00% | 1.20% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1.05% | 2.40% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7 | 0 | 4 | 3.66% | 0.00% | 2.92% |
| Total | 191 | 167 | 137 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education for Winchester Students
Students in Winchester attend schools that are part of the Dumas School District. The high school for this district is Dumas High School.
Images for kids
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A vacant store in Winchester.
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The location of a former service station.
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A house and farm equipment in Winchester.
See also
In Spanish: Winchester (Arkansas) para niños
