Winston, New Mexico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winston, New Mexico
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Census-designated place
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Winston General Store
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 Winston, New Mexico
Location in New Mexico
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sierra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Land | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,175 ft (1,882 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 112.17/sq mi (43.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87943
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584240 |
Winston is a small community located in Sierra County, New Mexico, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town. In 2020, about 47 people lived there.
Winston has its own post office with the ZIP code 87943. This post office first opened a long time ago, on August 15, 1881. The community was named after Frank Winston, who was an early miner in the area. If you travel through Winston, you'll find New Mexico State Road 52 passes right through the community.
Where is Winston Located?
Winston is entirely on land. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community covers an area of about 0.426 square miles (1.09 square kilometers). This means it's a fairly small place in terms of its size.
How Many People Live in Winston?
The number of people living in Winston changes over time.
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| 2020 | 47 | — | |
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In 2010, there were 61 people living in Winston. By 2020, the population had changed to 47 people. These numbers come from the official counts done by the U.S. government every ten years.
Schools in Winston
Students in Winston attend schools that are part of the Truth or Consequences Municipal Schools district. This school district serves the entire county where Winston is located. For middle school, students go to Truth or Consequences Middle School. For high school, they attend Hot Springs High School. Both of these schools are located in the nearby town of Truth or Consequences.
See Also
If you want to learn more about Winston in Spanish, you can check out this page: Winston (Nuevo México) para niños
