Winfield, Indiana

Infobox Settlement
official_name = Winfield, Indiana
settlement_type = Town
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map_caption = Location of Winfield in the state of Indiana


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subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_name = United States
subdivision_type1 = State
subdivision_name1 = Indiana
subdivision_type2 = County
subdivision_name2 = Lake
subdivision_type3 = Township
subdivision_name3 = Winfield
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unit_pref = Imperial
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area_total_km2 = 31.9
area_land_km2 = 31.9
area_water_km2 = 0.0
area_total_sq_mi = 12.3
area_land_sq_mi = 12.3
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population_as_of = 2000
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population_total = 2298
population_density_km2 = 72.1
population_density_sq_mi = 186.9

timezone = Central (CST)
utc_offset = -6
timezone_DST = CDT
utc_offset_DST = -5
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elevation_m = 216
elevation_ft = 709
latd = 41 |latm = 24 |lats = 46 |latNS = N
longd = 87 |longm = 15 |longs = 39 |longEW = W

postal_code_type = ZIP code
postal_code = 46307
area_code = 219
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blank_info = 18-84878GR|2
blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
blank1_info = 0446178GR|3
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Winfield is a town in Winfield Township, Lake County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,298 at the 2000 census. The town was incorporated 1993, making it one of newest towns in Indiana. Prior to that time it had been part of Winfield Township as an unincorporated town. Winfield is named for General Winfield Scott. [There is a sign at the intersection of 117th Street and Decatur Street stating that the settlement there was named in honor of Mexican War hero, Winfield Scott.]

Currently, the town does not have an established police department and receives its law enforcement services from the Lake County Sheriff's Department.

Geography

Winfield is located at coor dms|41|24|46|N|87|15|39|W|city (41.412821, -87.260727)GR|1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 12.3 square miles (31.9 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

As of the censusGR|2 of 2000, there were 2,298 people, 692 households, and 581 families residing in the town. The population density was 186.9 people per square mile (72.1/km²). There were 748 housing units at an average density of 60.8/sq mi (23.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.13% White, 0.35% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 1.44% from other races, and 2.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.26% of the population.

There were 692 households out of which 46.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.0% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.08 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the town the population was spread out with 28.7% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 17.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $65,641, and the median income for a family was $70,489. Males had a median income of $52,143 versus $28,516 for females. The per capita income for the town was $24,765. About 0.9% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 8.5% of those age 65 or over.

Due to rapid growth of the community, an intermediate U.S. Census was conducted during July 2006. Town received estimate of 3,880 residents following the special census. As of July 1 2007, population stands at 4,209.

References

Northwest Indiana Times, July 12 2008

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