Winder, Georgia
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Winder is a city located in Barrow County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 10,201. Census Estimates of 2004 indicate a population of 12,083. The city is the county seat of Barrow CountyTemplate:GR.
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Geography
Image:GAMap-doton-Winder.PNG Winder is located at 33°59'47" North, 83°43'15" West (33.996495, -83.720873)Template:GR.
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 is water. The total area is 3.21% water.
Schools
- Winder-Barrow Middle School
- Winder-Barrow High School
- Holsenbeck Elementary School
- Richard B. Russell Middle School
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR 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. 3.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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. 13.1% of the population and 10.3% of families were below the poverty line. 14.3% of those under the age of 18 and 16.8% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.