Editing Winters, Texas

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| official_name      = Winters, Texas
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| subdivision_name2  = [[Runnels County, Texas|Runnels]]
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| area_total_km2     = 7.62
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| area_water_km2     = 1.52
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| population_as_of   = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
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| population_total   = 2345
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| elevation_ft       = 1847
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| postal_code        = 79567
| area_code          = [[Area code 325|325]]
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'''Winters''' is a city in [[Runnels County, Texas|Runnels County]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 2,345 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=":0" />

==Geography==

Winters is located at the junction of [[U.S. Route 83 in Texas|U.S. Highway 83]] and Farm Roads [[Farm to Market Road 53|53]] and [[Farm to Market Road 1770|1770]] in north-central Runnels County, approximately {{convert|41|mi}} south of [[Abilene, Texas|Abilene]] and {{convert|52|mi}} northeast of [[San Angelo, Texas|San Angelo]].<ref name="Texas Escapes">{{cite web |url = http://www.texasescapes.com/TexasTowns/Winters-Texas.htm |title = Winters, Texas |publisher = Texas Escapes Online Magazine |date =  |accessdate = 2009-08-21}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|7.6|km2|disp=flip}}, of which {{convert|6.1|km2|disp=flip}} are land and {{convert|1.5|km2|disp=flip}}, or 19.97%, are covered by water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web |title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Winters city, Texas |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4879876 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212203101/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4879876 |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |accessdate=March 21, 2013 |publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder}}</ref>

===Climate===

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen climate classification]] system, Winters has a [[humid subtropical climate]], ''Cfa'' on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=748914&cityname=Winters%2C+Texas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Winters, Texas]</ref>

==History==
In 1880, the families of C.N. Curry and C.E. Bell settled in an area known as Bluff Creek Valley, southwest of the present town. Local cowboy Jack Mackey suggested that the community be named in honor of John N. Winters, a rancher and land agent.<ref name="Texas Handbook">{{cite web |url = https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hgw14 |title = Winters, Texas |publisher = [[The Handbook of Texas]] online |date =  |accessdate = 2009-08-21}}</ref> A post office was established in 1891 and Mr. Winters donated land for a school soon after. Winters had roughly 163 residents in 1892. It became famous for a traveling [[brass band]] that was organized by [[Charles Tipton Grant]] in 1901. A newspaper began publishing in 1903. Winters incorporated in 1909, the same year that the [[Abilene and Southern Railway]] built an extension from Abilene to Winters. Land values in the city jumped to $7.00 per acre. A [[cottonseed]] mill became the first major industry in Winters when it opened in 1909. It remained in operation until 1939. In 1910, the population had risen to 1,247. A public library was constructed in 1964. By 1980, the population stood at 3,061. That number fell slightly to 2,905 in 1990 and 2,880 in 2000.<ref name="Texas Handbook"/> Winters had a total of 140 businesses in 2000, up from 96 in 1970. Today, the city serves as a commercial and distribution center for a large agricultural and ranching area.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1910 = 1347
| 1920 = 1509
| 1930 = 2423
| 1940 = 2335
| 1950 = 2676
| 1960 = 3266
| 1970 = 2907
| 1980 = 3061
| 1990 = 2905
| 2000 = 2880
| 2010 = 2562
| 2020 = 2345
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===

{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Winters racial composition'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4879876&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic''){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|1,134
|48.36%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|41
|1.75%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|7
|0.3%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|3
|0.13%
|-
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] (NH)
|1
|0.04%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|2
|0.09%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|63
|2.69%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|1,094
|46.65%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''2,345'''
|
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 2,345 people, 854 households, and 610 families residing in the city.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 2,880 people, 1,082 households, and 750 families resided in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,280.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 1,251 housing units averaged 556.3 per square mile (214.7/km{{sup|2}}). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census|racial makeup]] of the city was 76.04% White, 2.05% African American, 0.94% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 18.58% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 39.24% of the population.

Of the 1,082 households, 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were not families. About 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.21.

In the city, the population was distributed as 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,587, and for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $27,112 versus $18,438 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $11,030. About 20.6% of families and 26.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 38.0% of those under age 18 and 16.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Attractions==
The Z.I. Hale Museum, housed in the former clinic of a prominent local optometrist, features exhibits of area history, photographs, and documents. A [[Missouri Pacific Railroad|Missouri-Pacific]] caboose sits outside of the museum.

W. Lee Colburn Park is located {{convert|7|mi|0}} east of Winters, adjacent to [[Elm Creek Reservoir]]. The park has various recreational facilities and 14 spaces for RVs with full hookups.

Every year, on the 1st Saturday of September, Winters celebrates the opening of dove hunting season with "Dovefest". people come from all over to hunt, listen to live music, or attend the gun show.

==Education==

Public education in the city of Winters is provided by the [[Winters Independent School District]]. The district has three campuses – Winters Elementary School (grades Pre-K–5), Winters Junior High School (grades 6–8), and Winters High School (grades 9–12).

==Notable people==

* [[Geoff Connor]], 104th [[Texas Secretary of State]], was born and raised in Winters
* [[Rogers Hornsby]], [[Major League Baseball]] great, was born in Winters on April 27, 1896
* [[Del Shores]], [[film director]] and producer was born in Winters.

==References==
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==External links==
{{Commons category|Winters, Texas}}
*[http://www.winters-texas.us City of Winters official website]

{{Runnels County, Texas}}

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[[Category:Cities in Runnels County, Texas]]
[[Category:Cities in Texas]]