Winifred, Montana facts for kids
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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 | 3,232 ft (985 m) |
| Population
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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 | 2413498 |
Winifred is a small town in north-central Fergus County, Montana, United States. It was started in 1913. The town provides important services for people living in its area. In 2020, about 172 people lived there.
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History of Winifred
Winifred was founded in 1913. It became the end point, or "terminus," of a new train line. This line belonged to the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, also called "the Milwaukee Road."
Many people believe the town was named after one of the railroad owner's daughters. Another nearby town, Christina, about 15 miles away, is thought to be named after his other daughter.
Where is Winifred Located?
Winifred is in Montana. It is about 39 miles from a larger town called Lewistown. A place called Stafford Reservoir is also close by.
The town covers a total area of about 0.50 square miles (1.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What is the Climate Like?
Winifred has a semi-arid climate. This means it is usually dry, but not a desert. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk."
Who Lives in Winifred?
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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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The number of people living in Winifred changes over time. For example, in 1920, there were 262 people. By 2020, the population was 172.
People in 2010
In 2010, there were 208 people living in Winifred. These people lived in 92 different homes. About 65 of these homes were families.
Most people in Winifred were White (94.7%). Some were Native American (3.4%). A small number were African American or from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
In the homes, about 24% had children under 18 living there. More than half (56.5%) were married couples. Some homes had a single parent. About 26% of all homes were individuals living alone.
The average age of people in Winifred was 46.3 years old. About 20% of residents were under 18. Another 20% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.4%) than females (48.6%).
Important Places in Winifred
Winifred has an airport called Winifred Airport. It is open to the public and is located about 1 mile south of the town.
Education in Winifred
Students in Winifred go to Winifred Public Schools. This school system teaches children from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Winifred High School is a "Class C" school. This means it has fewer than 108 students. This classification helps decide how the school competes in sports.
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See also
In Spanish: Winifred (Montana) para niños
