Winder, Georgia

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Winder is a city in Barrow County, Georgia, United States. The population was 10,201 at the 2000 census. Census Estimates of 2005 indicate a population of 12,451. The city is the county seat of Barrow County^GR6.

1 Geography
2 Schools
3 Demographics
4 Famous Residents
5 External links

[edit] Geography

Winder is located at 33°59′47″N, 83°43′15″W (33.996495, -83.720873)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.0 km² (11.2 mi²). 28.1 km² (10.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.4 mi²) of it (3.21%) is water.

[edit] Schools

Holsenbeck Elementary School
County Line Elementary School
Kennedy Elementary School
Yargo Elementary School
Winder-Barrow Middle School
Westside Middle School
Richard B. Russell Middle School
Haymon-Morris Middle School
Winder-Barrow High School
Apalachee High School

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 10,201 people, 3,877 households, and 2,632 families residing in the city. The population density was 363.3/km² (941.5/mi²). There were 4,098 housing units at an average density of 146.0/km² (378.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 76.91% White, 18.02% African American, 0.25% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.72% from other races, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.77% of the population.

There were 3,877 households out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.7% were married couples living together, 17.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.07.

In the city the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,924, and the median income for a family was $40,896. Males had a median income of $31,371 versus $21,736 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,108. About 10.3% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 16.8% of those age 65 or over.

Though it lacks the many retail establishments and restaurants of its neighbors, Winder is a quaint little town with friendly people. In August, 2006, Winder residents passed a Sunday liquor by the drink ordinance which is an example of how Winder is growing and working to attract restaurants and other retail establishments.

Only a few miles from the Interstate 85, Winder is easy to get to and provides a peaceful respite from the crowded areas one finds close to the Mall of Georgia just a few miles south in Buford.

And as of the late 90's there were reported sightings of an old native american "legend" known as the wog, which could be confused at times with Big Foot. http://www.gcbro.com/GAbarrow001.html.

[edit] Famous Residents

Mark Gibson, NASCAR driver

Richard Brevard Russell, Jr., served in the Senate from 1933 until his death in 1971, He was a founder and leader of the Conservative coalition that was comprised of Republicans and a few of his fellow Democrats.