Winter, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winter, Wisconsin
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Winter in autumn
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Location of Winter in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sawyer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 313 |
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(2019)
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300 |
| • Density | 378.79/sq mi (146.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-88000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576887 |
Winter is a small village located in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's part of the larger Town of Winter. In 2010, about 313 people lived there.
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History of Winter
The village of Winter was started in 1904. It got its name from W. C. Winter, who was an important person in the railroad business. A post office has been open in Winter since the very beginning, also in 1904.
Geography of the Village
Winter is located in northern Wisconsin. You can find it at these coordinates: 45.821014 degrees North and -91.011118 degrees West.
The village covers a total area of about 0.80 square miles (2.07 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Winter's Climate
Winter, Wisconsin, experiences a climate with clear seasons. Summers are generally warm. Winters are cold and snowy. The area gets a good amount of rain and snow throughout the year.
Who Lives in Winter?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 376 | — | |
| 1990 | 383 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 344 | −10.2% | |
| 2010 | 313 | −9.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 300 | −4.2% | |
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Population Facts (2010)
In 2010, there were 313 people living in Winter. These people lived in 153 households. About half of these households (75) were families.
Most of the people in Winter were White (91.7%). There were also small numbers of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 5.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was about 41.6 years old. About 25.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 21.1% were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even number of males and females.
Famous People from Winter
- Jeffrey Williams, a well-known astronaut, grew up in Winter.
Images for kids
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Winter in autumn
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Location of Winter in Sawyer County, Wisconsin.
See also
In Spanish: Winter (Wisconsin) para niños
