Windsor, Missouri facts for kids
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Windsor, Missouri
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Location of Windsor, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Henry, Pettis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.45 sq mi (6.35 km2) |
| • Land | 2.42 sq mi (6.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,775 |
| • Density | 1,147.17/sq mi (442.96/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65360
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-80350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397342 |
| Website | www.windsormo.org |
Windsor is a city located in Missouri, United States. It is found in both Henry and Pettis counties. In 2020, about 2,775 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Windsor's History
Windsor started as a town in 1855. It was first called Belmont. In 1859, its name changed to Windsor. This new name came from Windsor Castle in England. A post office has been open in Windsor since 1850.
Where is Windsor Located?
Windsor is in the northeast part of Henry County. It also reaches into the southwest corner of Pettis County. The city is where two main roads meet: Missouri Route 52 and Missouri Route 2.
Nearby cities include Clinton, which is about 16 miles southwest. Warrensburg is about 18 miles northwest. Sedalia is around 18 miles northeast. The east part of Tebo Creek flows by the west side of the city.
The city covers about 2.45 square miles in total. Most of this area is land, about 2.42 square miles. A small part, about 0.03 square miles, is water.
How Many People Live in Windsor?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 872 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,427 | 63.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,502 | 5.3% | |
| 1910 | 2,241 | 49.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,034 | −9.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,879 | −7.6% | |
| 1940 | 2,373 | 26.3% | |
| 1950 | 2,429 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,714 | 11.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,778 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,058 | 10.1% | |
| 1990 | 3,044 | −0.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,087 | 1.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,901 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,775 | −4.3% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,901 people living in Windsor. These people lived in 1,193 households. About 781 of these were families. The city had about 1,199 people per square mile.
Most people in Windsor were White, making up 96.8% of the population. About 1.1% were Native American. Other groups made up smaller percentages. About 2.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 31.3% of households had children under 18 years old. Nearly half, 48.4%, were married couples. The average household had 2.39 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
The average age in Windsor was 38.2 years. About 24.8% of residents were under 18. About 18.8% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
Schools and Learning
Windsor is part of the Henry County R-1 School District. This district has an elementary school. It also has a junior high and a senior high school.
Windsor has a public library. It is a branch of the Henry County Library system.
Fun Places to Visit
Windsor is a special spot for outdoor lovers. It is where the Rock Island Spur connects to the famous Katy Trail. These trails are great for biking and walking.
Famous People from Windsor
- Clarence Burton – An actor who performed in vaudeville shows and movies. He was born near Windsor, Missouri.
- Charles Stark Draper – An American scientist and engineer. He started the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory. He was born in Windsor.
- Helen Duhamel (1904–1991) – A businesswoman and broadcaster from Rapid City, South Dakota. She was born in Windsor.
- Winfred J. Sanborn – A City Council member in Los Angeles, California. He was born in or near Windsor.
See also
In Spanish: Windsor (Misuri) para niños
