Winterville, North Carolina facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Winterville, North Carolina
Town / Suburb
Commercial buildings along Railroad Street
Nickname(s):  Dub-V; WV; Pinebelt Boomtown
Motto(s):  "A slice of the good life!"
Location of Winterville, North Carolina
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Pitt
Area
• Total	4.93 sq mi (12.78 km2)
• Land	4.93 sq mi (12.77 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	69 ft (21 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	10,462
• Density	2,121.25/sq mi (819.01/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	28590
Area code(s)	252
FIPS code	37-75060
GNIS feature ID	2406905
Website	http://www.wintervillenc.com/

Winterville is a town located in Pitt County, North Carolina, in the United States. In 2020, about 10,591 people lived there. It's part of the larger Greenville area.

History of Winterville

Some important old buildings in Winterville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Cox-Ange House and the Renston Rural Historic District. These places help us learn about the town's past.

Winterville's Location and Size

Winterville is a town that covers about 4.6 square miles (12 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.

Population and People

Winterville has grown a lot over the years. Here's how its population has changed:

Who Lives in Winterville? (2020)

In 2020, there were 10,419 people living in Winterville. They lived in 4,143 households, and 2,759 of these were families.

Most people in Winterville are White, making up about 60.6% of the population. Black or African American people make up about 32.9%. Other groups like Asian, Native American, and people of two or more races also live in the town. About 3.6% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.

Winterville in 2010

Back in 2010, there were 9,269 people living in Winterville. The town had 1,848 households. About 38.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.57 people.

The median age in Winterville was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older. About 28% of the population was under 18.

Schools and Learning

Winterville has several schools for students of all ages:

• Pitt Community College (for college students)
• W.H. Robinson Elementary School
• A.G. Cox Middle School
• South Central High School
• Brookhaven Christian School
• Christ Covenant School
• Creekside Elementary

Fun and Games: Parks and Recreation

Winterville Parks and Recreation offers many ways to have fun outdoors.

• There are four baseball fields where teams can play.
• An amphitheater hosts concerts and "Movie in the Park" events.
• You can enjoy a mile-long trail around the park for walking or running.
• Winterville Baseball is part of The Cal Ripken League. Their All-Star teams have done very well in tournaments over the past ten years.

Growing Town

Winterville has been growing a lot recently. Many new neighborhoods have been built since the 1990s. Some of these include Winterville Crossing, Cedar Ridge, and Irish Creek. More businesses have also opened in the town.

Famous People from Winterville

Some well-known people have connections to Winterville:

• MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson) – A very popular YouTuber who is known for his amazing videos and giving away lots of money.
• Derek Cox (born 1986) – An American football player who played as a cornerback for the New England Patriots.
• Ivan Koloff – A famous wrestling champion.

See also

In Spanish: Winterville para niños