Windsor, South Carolina facts for kids
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Windsor
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Location of Windsor, South Carolina
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 Windsor, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Windsor, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  South Carolina |
| County |  Aiken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 115 |
| • Density | 131.58/sq mi (50.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29856
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-78190 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1227647 |
Windsor is a small town located in Aiken County, South Carolina, in the United States. It's a quiet community that is part of the larger Augusta, Georgia metropolitan area. In 2020, about 115 people lived in Windsor.
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Where is Windsor Located?
Windsor is found in the eastern part of Aiken County. It sits at specific geographic coordinates: 33.482326 degrees North and 81.513263 degrees West. The town covers a total area of about 1.7 square kilometers (or 0.66 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
A Glimpse into Windsor's Past
The name "Windsor" likely comes from a person named Anderson Windsor. He owned land in the area back in 1813. His will mentioned land near Pond Branch and Yarrow Branch. These locations are close to where the town of Windsor is today.
Who Lives in Windsor?
The number of people living in Windsor has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population history:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 51 | — | |
| 1910 | 73 | — | |
| 1980 | 55 | — | |
| 1990 | 124 | 125.5% | |
| 2000 | 127 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 121 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 115 | −5.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 127 people living in Windsor. These people lived in 52 different homes. About 34 of these homes were families. The average household had about 2.44 people. The average family had about 3.09 people.
Population by Age and Gender
In 2000, about 28.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 8.7% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Windsor was 35 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 95 males.
In 2010, the total population was 121 people.
- Most people, about 82.64%, were White.
- About 8.26% were Black or African American.
- About 14.05% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- When looking at gender, 52.89% of the population was female.
- About 47.11% of the population was male.
The age groups in 2010 were:
- Children (0 to 4 years): 9.92%
- Kids and teens (5 to 17 years): 22.31%
- Adults (18 to 64 years): 52.07%
- Seniors (65 years and over): 15.70%
Learning in Windsor
Students in Windsor attend schools that are part of the Aiken County Public School District. The schools that students are assigned to include:
- Oakwood-Windsor Elementary School
- Aiken Middle School (for 6th grade)
- Kennedy Middle School (for grades 7-8)
- South Allen High School
See also
In Spanish: Windsor (Carolina del Sur) para niños
