Winchester, Kansas facts for kids
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Winchester, Kansas
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Winchester Street (2024)
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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 small city located in Jefferson County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 461 people lived there.
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History of Winchester
Winchester was officially planned and started in 1857. It was named after Winchester, Virginia, a city far away.
A post office opened in Winchester in March 1858. It served the community for many years before closing in 2021. The county hospital in Winchester was built in February 1956.
Geography and Location
Winchester is found at coordinates 39.321658 degrees North and -95.268142 degrees West. The city covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.35 square miles (0.90 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.
Winchester is part of the larger Topeka Metropolitan Area. This means it is connected to the economic and social life of the city of Topeka.
Population Changes Over Time
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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 in 2010
According to the census from 2010, 551 people lived in Winchester. There were 229 homes, and 140 of these were families. The city had about 1574 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Winchester (98.4%) were White. A small number (1.3%) were Native American.
About 27.9% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Winchester was 42.8 years old. About 22.3% of residents were under 18. Also, 25.6% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Winchester
Local Schools
The public schools in Winchester are part of the Jefferson County North USD 339 school district. This district was created when schools from Nortonville and Winchester joined together.
Jefferson County North High School is located right in Winchester. The sports teams for Jefferson County North High School are called the Chargers. Before the schools combined, Winchester had its own high school. Its mascot was the Winchester Eagles.
Public Library
Winchester also has a public library. You can find more information about it on their website: Winchester Public Library.
Famous People from Winchester
Some notable people have come from Winchester:
- Bob Lyon - He served as a State Senator for Kansas.
- Al Reynolds - He was a football player who played in college and professionally.
- Jerry Robertson - He was a professional baseball player.
See also
In Spanish: Winchester (Kansas) para niños
