Winchester, Missouri facts for kids
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Winchester, Missouri
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Location of Winchester, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,447 |
| • Density | 5,764.94/sq mi (2,229.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63021
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-80314 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397337 |
Winchester is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It's a smaller community, and in 2020, about 1,447 people lived there.
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Where is Winchester Located?
Winchester is in St. Louis County, Missouri. The city covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Winchester?
The number of people living in Winchester has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 108 | — | |
| 1950 | 176 | 63.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,299 | 638.1% | |
| 1970 | 2,329 | 79.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,077 | −10.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,678 | −19.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,651 | −1.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,547 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,447 | −6.5% | |
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Winchester's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,447 people living in Winchester. These people lived in 546 different homes. Most residents, about 80.6%, identified as White. The city is also home to people of many different backgrounds, including African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 6.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Winchester's Population in 2010
Back in 2010, Winchester had 1,547 residents. There were 596 households, and 386 of those were families. The average household had about 2.44 people.
The population was diverse, with most people identifying as White (92.6%). Other groups included African American, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander residents. About 4.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The median age in Winchester in 2010 was 36.8 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36.8, and half were older. About 22% of residents were under 18 years old.
Learning and Schools in Winchester
Most students in Winchester attend schools that are part of the Parkway School District. A smaller part of the city is served by the Rockwood R-VI School District. These districts help provide education for the children and teenagers living in Winchester.
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In Spanish: Winchester (Misuri) para niños
