Windcrest, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Windcrest, Texas
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City of Lights
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Location of Windcrest, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Bexar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.57 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,865 |
| • Density | 2,733.02/sq mi (1,055.37/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78239
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| Area code(s) | 210, 726 (planned) |
| FIPS code | 48-79672 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1350289 |
| ANSI Code | 2412280 |
Windcrest is a city located in Bexar County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 5,865 people lived there. Windcrest is part of the larger San Antonio metropolitan area.
Exploring Windcrest's Location
Windcrest is in the northeastern part of Bexar County. It is surrounded on three sides (north, west, and south) by the big city of San Antonio. To the east, you'll find areas in Bexar County that are not part of any city. Windcrest is about 11 miles (18 km) northeast of downtown San Antonio.
The city covers a total area of about 2.15 square miles (5.6 square kilometers). A very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.026 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Who Lives in Windcrest?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 441 | — | |
| 1970 | 3,371 | 664.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,332 | 58.2% | |
| 1990 | 5,331 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,105 | −4.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,364 | 5.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,865 | 9.3% | |
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In 2020, the city of Windcrest had 5,865 people living in it. There were 1,903 households and 1,317 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people who call Windcrest home, based on the 2020 census:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,681 | 46.7% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 669 | 12.1% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 21 | 0.4% |
| Asian (NH) | 236 | 5% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 8 | 0% |
| Some other race (NH) | 21 | 0.36% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 193 | 3.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,036 | 32.8% |
| Total | 5,865 |
In 2020, there were 2,389 households in Windcrest. About 10.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them. About 3.5% had children under the age of 5. Many households, 39.4%, included someone who was 65 or older. Also, 54.6% of households were led by women. On average, there were 2.38 people in each household.
Most households in Windcrest are connected! About 97.4% had a computer, and 96.1% had a fast internet connection (broadband).
The average income for a household in Windcrest was about $95,329 in 2023. The average income per person was about $53,595. Only 9.2% of the people in Windcrest lived below the poverty line. This is much lower than in nearby San Antonio. The average value of homes owned by people was about $276,900 between 2019 and 2023.
Schools in Windcrest
The schools in Windcrest are part of the North East Independent School District.
Students living in Windcrest typically go to these schools:
- Windcrest Elementary School (located in Windcrest)
- Ed White Middle School (in San Antonio)
- Roosevelt High School (in San Antonio)
There are also some special schools called charter schools in the area, like Premier High School and Compass Rose Journey.
See also
In Spanish: Windcrest para niños
