Winkelman, Arizona facts for kids
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Winkelman, Arizona
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Historic Winkelman Luten Bridge
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Location of Winkelman in Gila County and Pinal County, Arizona
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 Winkelman, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| Counties | Gila, Pinal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,969 ft (600 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 296 |
| • Density | 384.92/sq mi (148.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85192
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-83790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 13926 |
Winkelman is a small town in Arizona, United States. It is located in two counties: Gila and Pinal. In 2010, about 353 people lived there. Most of them lived in Gila County. By 2020, the population was 296 people.
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How Winkelman Got Its Name
The town of Winkelman is named after Peter Winkelman. He was a local cattleman who lived in the area a long time ago.
Where Winkelman Is Located
Winkelman is found at the southern tip of Gila County. It is right next to another town called Hayden. South of Winkelman, in Pinal County, is the community of Dudleyville.
The town covers a total area of about 1.9 square kilometers (0.77 square miles). Almost all of this area is land. The Gila River flows along the eastern and southern edges of the town.
How Many People Live Here
The number of people living in Winkelman has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 484 | — | |
| 1920 | 573 | 18.4% | |
| 1930 | 729 | 27.2% | |
| 1940 | 524 | −28.1% | |
| 1950 | 548 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,123 | 104.9% | |
| 1970 | 974 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,060 | 8.8% | |
| 1990 | 676 | −36.2% | |
| 2000 | 443 | −34.5% | |
| 2010 | 353 | −20.3% | |
| 2020 | 296 | −16.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 443 people living in Winkelman. These people lived in 160 households. About 74.7% of the people in the town were of Hispanic or Latino background.
The average age of people in Winkelman in 2000 was 37 years old. About 29.3% of the population was under 18 years old.
Schools in Winkelman
Winkelman has its own schools. These include Winkelman Elementary School and Hayden High School. Both schools are located next to each other. They are part of the Hayden Winkelman Unified School District.
Famous People From Winkelman
- Alfredo Chavez Marquez (1922–2014) was born in Winkelman. He became a United States District Court judge.
Images for kids
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Winkelman Luten Bridge built in 1916
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Giorsetti’s Grocery -1910
See also
In Spanish: Winkelman (Arizona) para niños
