Winston, Florida facts for kids
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Winston, Florida
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Former Census-designated place (CDP); Unincorporated community
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Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
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| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km2) |
| • Land | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,024 |
| • Density | 1,671.1/sq mi (640/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 863 |
| FIPS code | 12-78200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0293419 |
Winston is a place in Polk County, Florida, United States. It used to be called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a special area set up by the government for counting people.
In the year 2000, about 9,024 people lived there. Today, much of Winston is part of the nearby city of Lakeland. Winston is also part of a larger area called the Lakeland–Winter Haven Metropolitan Area.
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Where is Winston Located?
Winston is in Florida, a state in the southeastern United States. It is located in Polk County.
Winston's Coordinates
You can find Winston on a map using its coordinates: 28 degrees, 2 minutes, 20 seconds North (latitude) and 82 degrees, 0 minutes, 12 seconds West (longitude).
How Big is Winston?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Winston covers an area of about 5.4 square miles (which is about 14.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Winston?
Let's look at the people who lived in Winston based on the 2000 census.
Population Numbers Over Time
The number of people living in Winston has changed over the years:
- 1950: 1,870 people
- 1960: 3,323 people
- 1970: 4,505 people
- 1980: 9,315 people
- 1990: 9,118 people
- 2000: 9,024 people
Winston's Community in 2000
In 2000, there were 9,024 people living in Winston. These people lived in 3,293 homes, and 2,265 of these were families. On average, about 2.74 people lived in each home.
Many different groups of people made up Winston's population:
- About 63% were White.
- About 25% were African American.
- About 8% were from other racial backgrounds.
- About 2% identified with two or more races.
- About 15% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Winston
The people in Winston were of different ages:
- About 30% were under 18 years old.
- About 10% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 20% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Winston was 32 years.
Income in Winston
In 2000, the average income for a household in Winston was about $25,204 per year. For families, the average income was about $28,307 per year.
However, some families and people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was very low. About 19% of families and 26% of all people in Winston were in this situation. This included about 37% of children under 18 and 12% of people aged 65 or older.
