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Winfield, West Virginia

Coordinates: 38°32′4″N 81°53′32″W / 38.53444°N 81.89222°W / 38.53444; -81.89222
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Winfield, West Virginia
City
Putnam County Courthouse
Putnam County Courthouse
Location of Winfield in Putnam County, West Virginia.
Location of Winfield in Putnam County, West Virginia.
Coordinates: 38°32′4″N 81°53′32″W / 38.53444°N 81.89222°W / 38.53444; -81.89222
CountryUnited States
StateWest Virginia
CountyPutnam
Government
 • TypeLocal Government
 • MayorRandy L. Barrett
Area
[1]
 • Total
2.43 sq mi (6.29 km2)
 • Land2.41 sq mi (6.24 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
600 ft (183 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total
2,397
 • Estimate 
(2021)[2]
2,390
 • Density976.74/sq mi (377.15/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
25213
Area code304
FIPS code54-87988[3]
GNIS feature ID1556008[4]
Websitewww.cityofwinfield.net

Winfield is a city in and the county seat of Putnam County, West Virginia, United States, located along the Kanawha River.[5] The population was 2,397 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.

History

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Winfield was established on a 400-acre (160 ha) tract of land owned by Charles Brown. He established a ferry across the river in 1818. The first meeting of the county court was held at the home of Talleyrand P. Brown, in Winfield, on May 22, 1848. The town was incorporated on February 21, 1868, and named in honor of Winfield Scott,[6] the commanding general of the U.S. Army during the Mexican–American War.

The James W. Hoge House, Putnam County Courthouse, and Winfield Toll Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.[7][8]

Geography

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Winfield Lock and Dam on the Kanawha River at Winfield, West Virginia

Winfield is located at 38°32′4″N 81°53′32″W / 38.53444°N 81.89222°W / 38.53444; -81.89222 (38.534455, -81.892206).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.43 square miles (6.29 km2), of which 2.41 square miles (6.24 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.[10]

Climate data for Winfield (Winfield Locks), West Virginia (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1939–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 80
(27) 		81
(27) 		87
(31) 		93
(34) 		96
(36) 		102
(39) 		101
(38) 		103
(39) 		102
(39) 		96
(36) 		87
(31) 		80
(27) 		103
(39)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 67.2
(19.6) 		70.4
(21.3) 		77.6
(25.3) 		86.2
(30.1) 		89.2
(31.8) 		92.7
(33.7) 		94.5
(34.7) 		94.1
(34.5) 		92.4
(33.6) 		84.7
(29.3) 		77.1
(25.1) 		68.7
(20.4) 		96.0
(35.6)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 43.6
(6.4) 		47.5
(8.6) 		56.3
(13.5) 		69.0
(20.6) 		76.3
(24.6) 		84.0
(28.9) 		87.0
(30.6) 		86.4
(30.2) 		80.7
(27.1) 		69.5
(20.8) 		57.7
(14.3) 		47.3
(8.5) 		67.1
(19.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 33.8
(1.0) 		36.8
(2.7) 		44.3
(6.8) 		55.3
(12.9) 		63.9
(17.7) 		72.1
(22.3) 		75.8
(24.3) 		74.9
(23.8) 		68.7
(20.4) 		57.1
(13.9) 		46.0
(7.8) 		38.0
(3.3) 		55.6
(13.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 24.0
(−4.4) 		26.1
(−3.3) 		32.3
(0.2) 		41.6
(5.3) 		51.4
(10.8) 		60.2
(15.7) 		64.6
(18.1) 		63.4
(17.4) 		56.7
(13.7) 		44.6
(7.0) 		34.3
(1.3) 		28.6
(−1.9) 		44.0
(6.7)
Mean minimum °F (°C) 6.3
(−14.3) 		10.6
(−11.9) 		17.7
(−7.9) 		27.8
(−2.3) 		36.9
(2.7) 		49.4
(9.7) 		56.2
(13.4) 		55.1
(12.8) 		44.4
(6.9) 		32.1
(0.1) 		21.4
(−5.9) 		14.3
(−9.8) 		3.5
(−15.8)
Record low °F (°C) −18
(−28) 		−9
(−23) 		0
(−18) 		18
(−8) 		27
(−3) 		37
(3) 		48
(9) 		43
(6) 		34
(1) 		21
(−6) 		7
(−14) 		−10
(−23) 		−18
(−28)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.71
(69) 		2.93
(74) 		3.70
(94) 		3.18
(81) 		4.07
(103) 		3.55
(90) 		4.32
(110) 		3.68
(93) 		2.93
(74) 		2.70
(69) 		2.58
(66) 		3.13
(80) 		39.48
(1,003)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 4.1
(10) 		2.7
(6.9) 		2.6
(6.6) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		1.3
(3.3) 		10.7
(27)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 11.5 11.1 12.4 12.1 12.9 11.9 10.7 9.2 8.1 9.3 9.9 13.1 132.2
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 2.6 2.0 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.2 6.4
Source: NOAA[11][12]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880305—
1890302−1.0%
190033811.9%
1910291−13.9%
1920253−13.1%
193029416.2%
19403188.2%
19503468.8%
1960318−8.1%
19703283.1%
19803290.3%
19901,164253.8%
20001,85859.6%
20102,30123.8%
20202,3974.2%
2021 (est.)2,390[2]−0.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census

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As of the census[14] of 2010, there were 2,301 people, 920 households, and 660 families living in the town. The population density was 954.8 inhabitants per square mile (368.7/km2). There were 967 housing units at an average density of 401.2 per square mile (154.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 920 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the town was 40.2 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.2% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 1,858 people, 736 households, and 563 families living in the town. The population density was 694.6 inhabitants per square mile (268.7/km2). There were 777 housing units at an average density of 290.5 per square mile (112.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 99.19% White, 0.22% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.22% Asian, and 0.11% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 736 households, out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.1% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $51,023, and the median income for a family was $59,196. Males had a median income of $43,885 versus $29,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $23,564. About 4.5% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.9% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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The Putnam County Schools operates public schools in the area. Schools in the Winfield attendance area include Winfield High School, Winfield Middle School, and Winfield Elementary School.[15]

Notable people

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  • Michael Barber, former NFL player and College Football Hall of Famer
  • Jim Lett, former Major League Baseball Player

References

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  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  6. ^ Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 685.
  7. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  8. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 12/12/11 through 12/16/11. National Park Service. December 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  11. ^ "NOWData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  12. ^ "Summary of Monthly Normals 1991–2020". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  13. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
  15. ^ "Attendance Zones & Transportation" (Archive). Putnam County Schools. Retrieved on April 1, 2015.
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