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Winton, California
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Location in Merced County and the state of California
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 Winton, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Merced |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.041 sq mi (7.876 km2) |
| • Land | 3.041 sq mi (7.876 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
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| • Total | 11,709 |
| • Density | 3,850.4/sq mi (1,486.67/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95388
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| Area code(s) | 209 |
| FIPS code | 06-86076 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1660195 |
Winton is a community in Merced County, California, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a community that is recognized for counting people, even though it does not have its own city government. Winton is located about 2.5 miles (4 km) north of Atwater, California. It is also about 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Merced, which is the main city of the county.
Winton was first created along the original Santa Fe Railroad line. In the past, passenger trains used to stop here. The community has had a few different names over time, including Merced Colony No. 1, Merced Colony No. 2, and Windfield.
As of the 2020 census, Winton had a population of 11,709 people. This was an increase from 10,613 people counted in 2010.
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Geography
Winton is located in the northern part of Merced County. Its exact location is 37°23.3′N 120°36.8′W.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community covers a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its borders.
History
The Winton post office first opened in 1912. It was moved from a nearby place called Yam. The community was named after J.E. Winton, who was a surveyor for the county.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, Winton was home to the Winton Wrestling Alliance (WWA). This was a local group that organized fun, informal wrestling events.
Demographics
This section shares information about the people who live in Winton.
Population Changes
The population of Winton has grown over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1990 | 7,559 | — | |
| 2000 | 8,832 | 16.8% | |
| 2010 | 10,613 | 20.2% | |
| 2020 | 11,619 | 9.5% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 11,640 | 9.7% | |
In 2020, Winton had about 11,600 people. The average age of residents was around 29.6 years old. Between 2019 and 2020, the population grew by almost 3%.
Who Lives in Winton
In 2020, the largest groups of people in Winton were:
- Hispanic (49% identified as "Other (Hispanic)" and 23% as "White (Hispanic)")
- White (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%)
- Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.69%)
- Two or more races (Hispanic) (3.57%)
Most residents (74.5%) are citizens of the United States. About 37% of the people living in Winton were born outside of the country.
In 2010, the census showed that 10,613 people lived in households. This means they lived in homes, not in places like group homes or institutions. About 60.5% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 3.90 people.
Many young people live in Winton. In 2010, about 37.1% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 25.6 years.
Notable residents
- Bernard Berrian – He is a former professional American football player. He played as a wide receiver for teams like the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Winton (California) para niños
