Winchester, Wyoming facts for kids
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Winchester, Wyoming
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Location of Winchester, Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Washakie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km2) |
| • Land | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,236 ft (1,291 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 11.0/sq mi (4.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-83910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597065 |
Winchester is a small community in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. It is called an "unincorporated community" because it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
In the year 2000, only 60 people lived in Winchester. It was counted as a special area for the census. The community got its name from R. S. Winchester, who was a local rancher and the first postmaster. He started the post office there. Interestingly, Mr. Winchester did not want his name used for the local train station. So, the railroad decided to call the station Chatham instead.
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Winchester's Location and Size
Winchester is located in Wyoming at these coordinates: 43°52′25″N 108°8′31″W / 43.87361°N 108.14194°W. This helps people find it on a map.
In 2000, the community covered about 5.7 square miles (14.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.5 square miles (14.1 square kilometers), was land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), was water.
Who Lives in Winchester?
In 2000, there were 60 people living in Winchester. These people lived in 25 different homes. Out of these homes, 20 were families.
The community had about 11 people per square mile. Most of the people living there, about 98.33%, were White. A small number, 1.67%, were from other racial backgrounds. Also, 1.67% of the people were of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Households and Families
Out of the 25 homes, 20% had children under 18 living there. Most homes, 68%, were married couples living together. Only 4% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 20% of homes were not families.
Some people lived alone. About 4% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.40 people in each home and 2.65 people in each family.
Age Groups in Winchester
The people in Winchester were spread across different age groups. About 21.7% were under 18 years old. Only 3.3% were between 18 and 24. The largest group, 40%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 8.3% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Winchester was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were 88 males.
Income in the Community
In 2000, the average income for a home in Winchester was $31,094. This was also the average income for a family. Men earned an average of $31,250, while women earned $0 (this might mean women were not the primary earners or were not counted in this specific statistic). The average income per person in the community was $17,274. No one in Winchester was living below the poverty line at that time.
Learning and Schools
Children in Winchester go to public schools managed by Washakie County School District Number 1. This school district runs five different schools. These include East Side Elementary, South Side Elementary, West Side Elementary, Worland Middle School, and Worland High School. You can find more information about Worland High School at its website: [1].
