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Winifred, Montana
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Downtown and Northeast Winifred (June 2015)
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Location of Winifred, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Fergus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.52 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,235 ft (986 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 172 |
| • Density | 328.24/sq mi (126.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59489
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-81025 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0778598 |
Winifred is a small town in rural north-central Fergus County, Montana, United States. It was founded in 1913 and provides services for its region's populace. The town population was 172 at the 2020 census. The current mayor is Travis Willson.
History
Winifred was founded in 1913 as the terminus of a newly built branch line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad ("the Milwaukee Road"). It is popularly believed to have been named after one of the railroad owner's two daughters (the other being Christina, another small town about 15 miles away).
Geography
Winifred is located at 47°33′35″N 109°22′38″W / 47.55972°N 109.37722°W (47.559818, -109.377108). It is 39 miles from Lewistown. Stafford Reservoir is nearby.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.50 square miles (1.29 km2), all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Winifred has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 262 | — | |
| 1930 | 251 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 300 | 19.5% | |
| 1950 | 217 | −27.7% | |
| 1960 | 220 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 190 | −13.6% | |
| 1980 | 155 | −18.4% | |
| 1990 | 150 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 156 | 4.0% | |
| 2010 | 208 | 33.3% | |
| 2020 | 172 | −17.3% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 208 people, 92 households, and 65 families living in the town. The population density was 416.0 inhabitants per square mile (160.6/km2). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 232.0 per square mile (89.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.7% White, 1.0% African American, 3.4% Native American, 0.5% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 92 households, of which 23.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.72.
The median age in the town was 46.3 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.2% were from 45 to 64; and 19.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.4% male and 48.6% female.
Infrastructure
Winifred Airport is a public-use airport located 1 mile south of town.
Education
Winifred Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. They are known as the Outlaws. Winifred High School is a Class C school (less than 108 students) which helps determine athletic competitions.
See also
In Spanish: Winifred (Montana) para niños
