Winchester, Indiana
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| City of Winchester, Indiana | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | White River |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Steven D. Croyle (R) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| - Land | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 5,037 |
| - Density | 1,625/sq mi (627.4/km²) |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 47394 |
| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-84752[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0446166[2] |
Winchester is a city in White River Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States. The population was 5,037 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Randolph County.[3] It is the home of Winchester Speedway.
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[edit] Geography
Winchester is located at (40.173165, -84.977435).[4]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,037 people, 2,171 households, and 1,350 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,623.8 people per square mile (627.4/km²). There were 2,377 housing units at an average density of 766.3/sq mi (296.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.31% White, 0.24% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.32% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.
There were 2,171 households out of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $28,500, and the median income for a family was $37,607. Males had a median income of $28,947 versus $22,226 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,753. About 10.9% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable natives and former residents
- James P. Goodrich (1864 - 1940), Governor of Indiana, 1917 -1921, was born in Winchester and is buried in Fountain Park Cemetery there.
- Robert Wise (1914 - 2005), Hollywood director, was born in Winchester.
- Marlene King (1961-present), screenwriter and film producer, spent her childhood in Winchester.
- Robert VanDeventer (b. 1931),former quiz panelist on the radio and television program Twenty Questions, on which he was known as Bobby McGuire, was born in WInchester.
[edit] Economics and Local Business
Winchester is home to several manufacturing plants including Anchor Glass Container Corp., Tomasco Indiana, and OMCO.
Also located in Winchester are businesses catering to special interests which draw visitors from a wide area: Winchester Speedway - a nationally known 1/2 mile asphalt auto racetrack, Mrs. Wicks Pies - a 60 year old pie factory and restaurant, Silvertowne - retail and wholesale dealer specializing in precious metals, gold, silver bullion, assays and appraisals, Rich Farm Garden Supply - a national mailorder plant nursery and garden center. Hungry visitors can choose from a wide array of eateries such as El Carreton Mexican cafe, The China House, The House of Flavors, and Mrs. Wicks, as well as many others. A new hotel and a luxury bed & breakfast provide accommodations.
For more information on Winchester area businesses and attractions, please see Tourism and Community Development Randolph County Indiana -->
[edit] Trivia
- The movie Now and Then (film), written by I. Marlene King, was based on the Gaslight Addition in Winchester, Indiana. The city was called Shelby, Indiana in the movie because the city council and many city leaders felt the movie may have had an adverse impact on the city. However recently, local residents have embraced the movie, going to such lengths as to even restore the old grave-site which plays a main part of the movie, and place a memorial to "Dear Johnny".
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Winchester, Indiana is at coordinates Coordinates:
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