Wintersville, Ohio facts for kids
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Wintersville, Ohio
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Village
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Along Ohio State Route 43 in Wintersville
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Location of Wintersville in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Townships | Cross Creek, Island Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Land | 3.13 sq mi (8.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,765 |
| • Density | 1,204.80/sq mi (465.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
43952, 43953
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-86184 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399724 |
| Website | http://www.wintersville.net/ |
Wintersville is a small village located in the middle of Jefferson County, Ohio, in the United States. It is a suburban area, meaning it's a community near a larger city.
As of the 2020 Census, about 3,609 people lived there. Wintersville is part of the larger Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area. The village is run by a Mayor and a council. These leaders are chosen by the people in elections.
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History of Wintersville
The first group of people settled in Wintersville in the year 1831. The village got its name from its founder, a man named John Winters. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, was opened in Wintersville in 1831. It stayed open for many years, until 1901.
Wintersville During the Civil War
During the American Civil War, a famous event called Morgan's Raid happened in 1863. A general from the Confederate army, John Hunt Morgan, traveled through many towns in Ohio. Wintersville was one of these towns. His journey ended with a defeat for the Confederates at the Battle of Salineville. This was a victory for the Union side.
Geography and Location
Wintersville covers a total area of about 3.12 square miles (8.09 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the village limits.
Transportation Around Wintersville
Wintersville has a good system of roads and highways. It is also well-connected to different types of transportation. The village is about 30 miles from the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport. It is also 20 miles from the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport. The Jefferson County Airport is right next to the southern edge of Wintersville. For moving goods, river and rail transportation are available along the nearby Ohio River.
Population and People
The number of people living in Wintersville has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 121 | — | |
| 1860 | 127 | 5.0% | |
| 1870 | 113 | −11.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,950 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,597 | 84.5% | |
| 1970 | 4,921 | 36.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,724 | −4.0% | |
| 1990 | 4,102 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,067 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,924 | −3.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,765 | −4.1% | |
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What the 2010 Census Showed
In 2010, there were 3,924 people living in Wintersville. These people lived in 1,740 households. A household is a home where people live, like a family or a single person.
Most people in Wintersville were White, making up about 91.4% of the population. About 6.4% were African American, and smaller numbers were Asian or Native American. About 0.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in the village was 48.8 years old. About 17.8% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 24.9% were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents, 53.2%, were female, and 46.8% were male.
Education in Wintersville
Public schools in Wintersville are part of the Indian Creek Local School District. This school district also serves other nearby villages like Bloomingdale and Mingo Junction. It also includes parts of Steubenville and other areas in central Jefferson County.
The schools that serve children in Wintersville include:
- Wintersville Elementary School (for Preschool through Grade 4)
- Hills Elementary School (also for Preschool through Grade 4)
- Indian Creek Junior High School (for Grades 5 through 8)
- Indian Creek High School (for Grades 9 through 12)
