Winder, Georgia
Encyclopedia
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
.
Winder (the first syllable is pronounced like "wine") is located at 33°59′47"N 83°43′15"W (33.996495, -83.720873).
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km²), of which, 10.8 square miles (28 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (3.21%) is water.
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. The district has 610 full-time teachers and over 9,362 students.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 10,201 people, 3,877 households, and 2,632 families residing in the city. The population density
was 941.5 people per square mile (363.3/km²). There were 4,098 housing units at an average density of 378.2 per square mile (146.0/km²). 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.
It lacks the many retail establishments and restaurants of its neighbors. In August 2006, Winder residents passed a Sunday liquor by the drink ordinance.
In late 2008, a small Amish community was established on the outskirts of Winder.
Barrow County, Georgia
Barrow County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 46,144. The 2007 Census Estimate placed the population at 67,139...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, United States
United States
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. 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
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Barrow County
Barrow County, Georgia
Barrow County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of 2000, the population was 46,144. The 2007 Census Estimate placed the population at 67,139...
.
Winder (the first syllable is pronounced like "wine") is located at 33°59′47"N 83°43′15"W (33.996495, -83.720873).
According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 11.2 square miles (29 km²), of which, 10.8 square miles (28 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (3.21%) is water.
Barrow County School District
The Barrow County School DistrictBarrow County Schools
Barrow County Schools is a public school district based in Winder, Georgia, USA.The school system serves Barrow County, Georgia.-Elementary schools:* Auburn Elementary* Bethlehem Elementary* Bramlett Elementary* County Line Elementary...
holds grades pre-school to grade twelve, that consists of eight elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. The district has 610 full-time teachers and over 9,362 students.
- Holsenbeck Elementary School
- Bramlett Elementary School
- Bethlehem Elementary School
- Statham Elementary School
- Auburn 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
- College and Career Preparatory Academy
- Performance Learning Center
Demographics
Census
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of 2000, there were 10,201 people, 3,877 households, and 2,632 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 941.5 people per square mile (363.3/km²). There were 4,098 housing units at an average density of 378.2 per square mile (146.0/km²). 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
Race (United States Census)
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, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.
It lacks the many retail establishments and restaurants of its neighbors. In August 2006, Winder residents passed a Sunday liquor by the drink ordinance.
In late 2008, a small Amish community was established on the outskirts of Winder.
Notable residents
- Mark Gibson, NASCARNASCARThe National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver - Richard Brevard Russell, Jr., US Senator and a founder of the Conservative coalitionConservative coalitionIn the United States, the conservative coalition was an unofficial Congressional coalition bringing together the conservative majority of the Republican Party and the conservative, mostly Southern, wing of the Democratic Party...
- Johnny Riley, Educator
- Michael "MikeyFresh" Crane, Musician/Drummer. Has played with Clay Coley, SolShakr, The Aquanauts, and shared the stage with Ryan Newell(Sister Hazel), Nic Cowan, Jason Childs, Abe Millet (Third Eye Blind), as well as multiple other local groups in the Athens, Atlanta, and North Georgia area. He currently plays drums for Nashville Recording Artist Bobby Compton (Bobby Compton Band).
External links
- City website
- http://railfanning.org/trackside/winder.htm