Winston, Oregon

Winston is a city in Douglas County, Oregon, United States. The city is about 10 miles southwest of Roseburg. The population was 5,379 according to the 2010 United States Census. It is home to Wildlife Safari.

Winston, Oregon
City
Motto(s): 
"Home of Wildlife Safari"
Location in Oregon
Coordinates: 43°7′18″N 123°25′3″W
CountryUnited States
StateOregon
CountyDouglas
Incorporated1955
Government
 • MayorDick Hayes
Area
 • Total2.73 sq mi (7.08 km2)
 • Land2.73 sq mi (7.08 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
545 ft (166 m)
Population
 • Total5,379
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
5,511
 • Density2,016.47/sq mi (778.47/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-7 (Pacific)
ZIP code
97496
Area code(s)541
FIPS code41-83400[2]
GNIS feature ID1129240[4]
Websitewww.winstonoregon.net

History

In 1920, Oregon Route 99 was completed, which directly linked Winston with the nearby community of Dillard, which had been separated by the Umpqua River.

In 1953, the city was incorporated under the name "Coos Junction". The first City Recorder (Gene Geyer) was employed. The following year, Paul Bender was appointed as the mayor of Coos Junction. In 1955, a new City Charter was approved, and the town was officially renamed to Winston.

The Wildlife Safari was opened in 1972. In 1986, a bronze statue was placed at the triangular junction in the center of town, in remembrance of Khayam, a cheetah from the safari who died of kidney failure.

Geography and climate

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.65 square miles (6.86 km2), all of it being land.[5]

Winston has a typical western Oregon Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb), characterized by dry summers with cool mornings and hot afternoons, and chilly, rainy winters.

Climate data for Winston, Oregon
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 72
(22)		 78
(26)		 85
(29)		 95
(35)		 102
(39)		 106
(41)		 109
(43)		 110
(43)		 105
(41)		 101
(38)		 78
(26)		 73
(23)		 110
(43)
Average high °F (°C) 51
(11)		 55
(13)		 60
(16)		 65
(18)		 72
(22)		 78
(26)		 87
(31)		 87
(31)		 82
(28)		 69
(21)		 56
(13)		 49
(9)		 68
(20)
Average low °F (°C) 36
(2)		 36
(2)		 38
(3)		 41
(5)		 46
(8)		 51
(11)		 55
(13)		 55
(13)		 50
(10)		 44
(7)		 40
(4)		 36
(2)		 44
(7)
Record low °F (°C) 9
(−13)		 3
(−16)		 24
(−4)		 26
(−3)		 29
(−2)		 36
(2)		 41
(5)		 41
(5)		 34
(1)		 21
(−6)		 12
(−11)		 3
(−16)		 3
(−16)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 4.97
(126)		 3.88
(99)		 3.53
(90)		 2.77
(70)		 2.12
(54)		 .97
(25)		 .39
(9.9)		 .43
(11)		 .90
(23)		 2.25
(57)		 5.44
(138)		 6.18
(157)		 33.83
(859.9)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 0
(0)		 0.3
(0.76)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0
(0)		 0.4
(1.0)		 0.7
(1.8)
Source 1: The Weather Channel[6]
Source 2: Intellicast[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19602,395—
19702,4683.0%
19803,35936.1%
19903,77312.3%
20004,61322.3%
20105,37916.6%
2019 (est.)5,511[3]2.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,379 people, 2,140 households, and 1,483 families living in the city. The population density was 2,029.8 inhabitants per square mile (783.7/km2). There were 2,316 housing units at an average density of 874.0 per square mile (337.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.5% White, 0.3% African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.1% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.5% of the population.[2]

There were 2,140 households, of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% 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 2.87.[2]

The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.[2]

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 4,613 people, 1,753 households, and 1,269 families living in the city. The population density was 2,152.5 people per square mile (832.3/km2). There were 1,892 housing units at an average density of 882.8 per square mile (341.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.58% White, 0.15% African American, 1.37% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.24% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.84% of the population.[2]

There were 1,753 households, out of which 37.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 2.99.[2]

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 20.5% 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 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.[2]

The median income for a household in the city was $28,939, and the median income for a family was $36,006. Males had a median income of $30,909 versus $18,555 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,299. About 13.7% of families and 16.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.[2]

Education

Winston is home to the Winston-Dillard School District. The district consists of Douglas High School, Winston Middle School, Brockway Elementary, McGovern Elementary and Lookingglass Elementary. Winston is also the home of a K-12 private school, Umpqua Valley Christian School.

Notable people

Sister city

Winston has two sister cities:

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
  6. "Monthly Averages for Winston, OR". The Weather Channel. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
  7. "Monthly Averages for Winston, OR". Retrieved 2015-08-10.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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