Winton, Minnesota facts for kids
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Winton
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Location of the city of Winton
within Saint Louis County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Saint Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 169 |
| • Density | 1,385.25/sq mi (533.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
55796
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-71140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0662813 |
Winton is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 169 at the 2020 census. The city is home to a small hydroelectric dam on the edge of Garden Lake, one of 11 stations owned by Minnesota Power.
State Highway 169 serves as a main route into Winton. It is 4 mi (6.4 km) northeast of Ely, Minnesota.
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History
A post office called Winton was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1996. The city was named for William C. Winton, a businessperson in the lumber industry.
Geography
The city of Winton is located within the northeast quadrant of Morse Township but is a separate political entity. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 426 | — | |
| 1920 | 499 | 17.1% | |
| 1930 | 341 | −31.7% | |
| 1940 | 224 | −34.3% | |
| 1950 | 184 | −17.9% | |
| 1960 | 182 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 294 | 61.5% | |
| 1980 | 276 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 169 | −38.8% | |
| 2000 | 185 | 9.5% | |
| 2010 | 172 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 169 | −1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 88 households, and 40 families living in the city. The population density was 1,323.1 inhabitants per square mile (510.9/km2). There were 110 housing units at an average density of 846.2 per square mile (326.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White and 1.2% from two or more races.
There were 88 households, of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.1% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 54.5% were non-families. 45.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.75.
The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 19.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21% were from 25 to 44; 33.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 59.9% male and 40.1% female.
Climate
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Dfb" (Warm Summer Continental Climate).
| Climate data for Winton, Minnesota | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −10 (14) |
−5 (23) |
2 (35) |
9 (49) |
18 (65) |
23 (73) |
26 (78) |
24 (75) |
18 (64) |
10 (50) |
0 (32) |
−8 (18) |
9 (48) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −23 (−9) |
−19 (−2) |
−12 (10) |
−3 (26) |
5 (41) |
11 (51) |
13 (56) |
12 (54) |
7 (44) |
1 (33) |
−8 (17) |
−18 (0) |
−3 (27) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 28 (1.1) |
20 (0.8) |
30 (1.2) |
41 (1.6) |
74 (2.9) |
110 (4.2) |
94 (3.7) |
97 (3.8) |
91 (3.6) |
61 (2.4) |
43 (1.7) |
25 (1) |
710 (27.9) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Winton (Minnesota) para niños
