Winslow, Indiana facts for kids
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Winslow, Indiana
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Location of Winslow in Pike County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Patoka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 764 |
| • Density | 1,112.08/sq mi (429.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47598
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-84968 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397752 |
Winslow is a small town in Pike County, Indiana, in the United States. It is located within Patoka Township. In 2020, about 764 people lived there. Winslow is also part of the larger Jasper area.
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History of Winslow
Winslow was officially started in 1837. The town got its name from William Winslow Hathaway. He was the son of one of the first people to settle in the area. A post office has been open in Winslow since 1839.
The town's name is also part of the Algers, Winslow and Western Railway. This railway operates in Pike County and goes right through Winslow.
Geography and Climate
Winslow covers a total area of about 0.70 square miles (1.81 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
What is Winslow's Climate Like?
Winslow has a climate known as a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are usually hot and humid. The winters are generally mild to cool.
People of Winslow: Demographics
This section looks at the number of people living in Winslow and their characteristics.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 199 | — | |
| 1900 | 536 | — | |
| 1910 | 932 | 73.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,140 | 22.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,175 | 3.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,382 | 17.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,322 | −4.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,089 | −17.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,030 | −5.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,017 | −1.3% | |
| 1990 | 875 | −14.0% | |
| 2000 | 881 | 0.7% | |
| 2010 | 864 | −1.9% | |
| 2020 | 764 | −11.6% | |
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Winslow's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 864 people living in Winslow. These people lived in 333 households. About 241 of these households were families.
The town had about 1371 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Winslow were White (97.8%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (34.5%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.3%) were married couples. The average age of people in Winslow was 38.6 years old.
Education in Winslow
Winslow is part of the Pike County School Corporation. This is the main school district for the county.
Before 1974, Winslow had its own high school. Its school colors were purple and gold. The school's mascot was the Eskimos. In 1974, this high school joined with Pike Central High School.
Winslow also has a public library. It is a branch of the Pike County Public Library system.
Famous People from Winslow
- Richard "Dick" Farley was a basketball player who came from Winslow.
See also
In Spanish: Winslow (Indiana) para niños
