Winfield, Texas facts for kids
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Winfield, Texas
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Location of Winfield, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Titus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.04 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 422 |
| • Density | 534/sq mi (206.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75493
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-79720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412281 |
Winfield is a small city located in Titus County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 422 people lived there.
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Discovering Winfield's Past
Winfield has a rich history that includes more than just trains. People used to mine coal, make bricks, and create pottery here. It was also home to the famous Winfield Truck Stop.
How Winfield Got Its Name
In 1880, a railway company called the Texas and St. Louis Railway was building tracks through Titus County. They asked the people of Gray Rock to help by giving money and land. When Gray Rock refused, a man named W. C. Barrett gave some of his land for a train station.
A small community started to grow around this new station. At first, it was called Barrett. In 1887, a post office opened, and the village was renamed Carr. Then, in 1892, the name changed again to Winfield. This was to honor W. H. Winfield, who was an important person for the railroad.
Growth and Change Over Time
In 1890, only 47 people lived in Winfield. By 1896, the town had three churches, several stores, and a pottery factory. The population grew to about 150.
The early 1900s were a time of big growth for Winfield. By 1914, it had a brick company, a newspaper, many stores, and two banks. The population reached about 700 people. However, the two banks joined together in 1919, and then that bank closed a few years later.
By 1925, Winfield's population had dropped to 629, and by the 1940s, it was 350. The town officially became a city in the 1940s. For many years, the number of people living there stayed about the same. In 1990, 345 people lived in Winfield.
Exploring Winfield's Location
Winfield is located right on Interstate 30. It's about halfway between two other towns, Mount Pleasant and Mount Vernon. This makes it the second-largest town in Titus County.
Winfield's Climate
The weather in Winfield is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa."
Who Lives in Winfield?
Winfield's population has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census counts:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 319 | — | |
| 1960 | 251 | −21.3% | |
| 1970 | 268 | 6.8% | |
| 1980 | 349 | 30.2% | |
| 1990 | 345 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 499 | 44.6% | |
| 2010 | 524 | 5.0% | |
| 2020 | 422 | −19.5% | |
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Understanding the Community
In 2020, the census counted 422 people living in Winfield. There were 140 households and 129 families.
The table below shows the different groups of people living in Winfield in 2020. "NH" means "Non-Hispanic," which helps to show different ethnic backgrounds.
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 125 | 29.62% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 2 | 0.47% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 0.24% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 0.24% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 4 | 0.95% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 288 | 68.25% |
| Total | 422 |
Learning in Winfield
Today, students in Winfield attend schools in the Mount Pleasant Independent School District. This district serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The local high school for students in Winfield is Mount Pleasant High School.
Before 2018, Winfield had its own school district called Winfield Independent School District. This district had one school, Winfield Elementary. It taught students from kindergarten to eighth grade. After eighth grade, students would then go to Mount Pleasant High School.
See also
In Spanish: Winfield (Texas) para niños
