Winstonville, Mississippi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winstonville, Mississippi
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"A Town on the Move"
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Location of Winstonville, Mississippi
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 Winstonville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Bolivar |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 518.64/sq mi (200.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38781
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| Area code(s) | 662 |
| FIPS code | 28-80800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406904 |
Winstonville is a small town in Bolivar County, Mississippi, in the United States. In 2020, about 153 people lived there. It's known for its motto, "A Town on the Move."
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Geography of Winstonville
Winstonville is located in the state of Mississippi. The town covers a total area of about 0.76 square kilometers. This entire area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the town limits.
People of Winstonville
The number of people living in Winstonville has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 142 | — | |
| 1940 | 169 | 19.0% | |
| 1950 | 322 | 90.5% | |
| 1960 | 327 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 536 | 63.9% | |
| 1980 | 486 | −9.3% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −43.0% | |
| 2000 | 319 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 191 | −40.1% | |
| 2020 | 153 | −19.9% | |
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Who Lives in Winstonville?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about the people living in towns like Winstonville. This helps us understand the different groups that make up the community.
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.52% | 0.00% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 190 | 150 | 99.48% | 98.04% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.65% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.65% |
| Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 1 | 0.00% | 0.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Total | 191 | 153 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Education in Winstonville
Students in Winstonville attend schools run by the North Bolivar Consolidated School District. This district was formed by combining two smaller school districts in 2014.
Schools in the Area
The North Bolivar Consolidated School District operates a few schools nearby. I.T. Montgomery Elementary School is in Mound Bayou. Northside High School is located in Shelby.
Before 2014, Winstonville was part of the Mound Bayou Public School District. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School in Mound Bayou used to be the high school for that district, but it closed in 2018.
Images for kids
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The Harlem Inn is a historic spot with a Mississippi Blues Trail marker.
See also
In Spanish: Winstonville para niños
