Winslow, Illinois facts for kids
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Winslow
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Buildings in downtown Winslow
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Location of Winslow in Stephenson County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Township | Winslow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 281 |
| • Density | 613.54/sq mi (236.86/km2) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61089
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-82543 |
Winslow is a small village located in Stephenson County, Illinois. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. In 2020, about 281 people lived there.
Where is Winslow Located?
Winslow is found at coordinates 42.490470 degrees North and 89.792060 degrees West. This means it's in the northern part of Illinois.
The village covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land, so there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Winslow?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 330 | — | |
| 1890 | 332 | 0.6% | |
| 1900 | 405 | 22.0% | |
| 1910 | 426 | 5.2% | |
| 1920 | 371 | −12.9% | |
| 1930 | 359 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 379 | 5.6% | |
| 1950 | 355 | −6.3% | |
| 1960 | 366 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 330 | −9.8% | |
| 1980 | 361 | 9.4% | |
| 1990 | 317 | −12.2% | |
| 2000 | 345 | 8.8% | |
| 2010 | 338 | −2.0% | |
| 2020 | 281 | −16.9% | |
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The number of people living in Winslow has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 345 people. By 2020, the population was 281.
In 2000, there were 134 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 3 out of 10 households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people.
The age of people in Winslow in 2000 was spread out:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 26% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years or older.
The median age in the village was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38 and half were older.
Famous People from Winslow
Winslow has been home to some interesting people:
- Albion Ballenger (1861–1921): He was a minister and writer for the Seventh-day Adventist church.
- William Frank Carver: Born in Winslow, he was a very skilled marksman (someone who is excellent at shooting). He also owned a famous Wild West show in the early 1900s.
