Windsor Heights, West Virginia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Windsor Heights, West Virginia
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Location of Windsor Heights in Brooke County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States | |
| State | West Virginia | |
| County | Brooke | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | |
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) | |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 423 | |
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(2019)
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379 | |
| • Density | 2,650.35/sq mi (1,023.92/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | |
| ZIP code |
26075
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| Area code(s) | 304 | |
| FIPS code | 54-87892 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560604 | |
Windsor Heights is a small village located in Brooke County, West Virginia, in the United States. It is part of the larger Wheeling, West Virginia area, which is a group of cities and towns that are connected.
In 2010, the village had a population of 423 people. Grace Davis was the mayor of Windsor Heights in June 2017.
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Where is Windsor Heights Located?
Windsor Heights is found at specific geographic coordinates: 40°11′30″N 80°39′56″W / 40.19167°N 80.66556°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Windsor Heights has changed a little over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 431 | — | |
| 2010 | 423 | −1.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 379 | −10.4% | |
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Population in 2010
Based on the census taken in 2010, there were 423 people living in Windsor Heights. These people lived in 170 different homes, and 121 of these were families.
The village had about 3,021 people per square mile (1,167 people per square kilometer). There were also 185 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in the village were White (99.5%). A small number (0.5%) were African American.
Households and Families
Out of the 170 homes in Windsor Heights:
- About 32.9% had children under 18 living there.
- 54.7% were married couples living together.
- 10.6% had a female head of the household with no husband present.
- 5.9% had a male head of the household with no wife present.
- 28.8% were not families (meaning individuals or unrelated people living together).
About 25.3% of all homes had just one person living there. Also, 14.7% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living alone. On average, there were 2.48 people in each home and 2.94 people in each family.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in the village was 40.6 years old.
- 22.2% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 5.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 26.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 30.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 15.4% were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 50.4% of the people in the village were male, and 49.6% were female.
