Winterville, Georgia

Winterville, Georgia
City
Nickname(s):  The Marigold Capital of Georgia, the Friendship City [1]
Location in Clarke County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°58′00″N83°16′53″W / 33.96667°N 83.28139°W / 33.96667; -83.28139
Country	United States
State	Georgia
County	Clarke
Incorporated	1904 [1]
Area [2]
• Total	2.65 sq mi (6.85 km2)
• Land	2.62 sq mi (6.78 km2)
• Water	0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation [3]	797 ft (243 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,202
• Density	458.40/sq mi (177.01/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	30683
Area code	706
FIPS code	13-83728 [4]
GNIS feature ID	2405776 [3]
Website	cityofwinterville.com

Winterville is a village in Clarke County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,122 at the 2010 census. ^[5]

History

The community was named after John Winter, a railroad official. ^[6] Winterville was incorporated in 1904. ^[7]

Since 1991, when the City of Athens dissolved its city charter to form the unified government of Athens-Clarke County, Winterville has been the only municipality located wholly within Athens-Clarke County.

Geography

Winterville is located at 33°58′00″N83°16′54″W / 33.966720°N 83.281669°W / 33.966720; -83.281669 , ^[8] a 6-mile (10 km)–drive from the University of Georgia. ^[1] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 square miles (7.0 km²), all land.

Climate

Climate data for Winterville, Georgia, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–2021
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	79 (26)	80 (27)	89 (32)	91 (33)	98 (37)	107 (42)	106 (41)	101 (38)	97 (36)	97 (36)	83 (28)	78 (26)	107 (42)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	70.3 (21.3)	74.7 (23.7)	83.2 (28.4)	85.9 (29.9)	89.3 (31.8)	95.3 (35.2)	95.2 (35.1)	94.5 (34.7)	90.9 (32.7)	84.7 (29.3)	76.9 (24.9)	72.7 (22.6)	97.0 (36.1)
Average high °F (°C)	54.0 (12.2)	57.7 (14.3)	66.3 (19.1)	73.7 (23.2)	79.6 (26.4)	85.4 (29.7)	88.3 (31.3)	87.1 (30.6)	82.0 (27.8)	72.9 (22.7)	63.1 (17.3)	55.9 (13.3)	72.2 (22.3)
Daily mean °F (°C)	41.8 (5.4)	45.1 (7.3)	52.5 (11.4)	60.2 (15.7)	67.3 (19.6)	74.5 (23.6)	77.8 (25.4)	76.8 (24.9)	71.2 (21.8)	60.6 (15.9)	50.6 (10.3)	44.1 (6.7)	60.2 (15.7)
Average low °F (°C)	29.5 (−1.4)	32.5 (0.3)	38.7 (3.7)	46.7 (8.2)	55.0 (12.8)	63.7 (17.6)	67.2 (19.6)	66.5 (19.2)	60.4 (15.8)	48.3 (9.1)	38.0 (3.3)	32.3 (0.2)	48.2 (9.0)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	16.7 (−8.5)	21.1 (−6.1)	25.9 (−3.4)	33.3 (0.7)	43.1 (6.2)	56.9 (13.8)	60.9 (16.1)	61.3 (16.3)	50.5 (10.3)	35.5 (1.9)	26.0 (−3.3)	22.3 (−5.4)	15.6 (−9.1)
Record low °F (°C)	7 (−14)	13 (−11)	19 (−7)	25 (−4)	37 (3)	45 (7)	55 (13)	55 (13)	39 (4)	27 (−3)	18 (−8)	14 (−10)	7 (−14)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	4.76 (121)	4.73 (120)	4.78 (121)	3.65 (93)	3.93 (100)	4.62 (117)	4.32 (110)	4.77 (121)	4.34 (110)	3.32 (84)	3.85 (98)	4.71 (120)	51.78 (1,315)
Average snowfall inches (cm)	0.1 (0.25)	0.4 (1.0)	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 (0.0)	0.0 (0.0)	0.1 (0.25)	0.6 (1.5)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	10.1	10.3	10.3	8.5	8.3	10.8	10.9	9.6	7.9	6.5	8.2	10.6	112.0
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in)	0.2	0.4	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	0.8
Source 1: NOAA [9]
Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) [10]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	465		—
1920	504		8.4%
1930	432		−14.3%
1940	503		16.4%
1950	453		−9.9%
1960	497		9.7%
1970	551		10.9%
1980	621		12.7%
1990	876		41.1%
2000	1,068		21.9%
2010	1,122		5.1%
2020	1,201		7.0%
U.S. Decennial Census [11]

2020 census

Winterville racial composition ^[12]

Race	Num.	Perc.
White (non-Hispanic)	832	69.28%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic)	220	18.32%
Asian	21	1.75%
Pacific Islander	1	0.08%
Other/Mixed	46	3.83%
Hispanic or Latino	81	6.74%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,201 people, 449 households, and 331 families residing in the city.

2010 census

At the 2010 census, there were 1,122 people in 485 households, including 318 families, in the city. The population density was 431.5 people per square mile (166.6 people/km²). There were 529 housing units at an average density of 203.5 units per square mile (78.6 units/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.35% White, 21.84% African American, 0.36% Asian, 0.27% Native American, 3.57% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.26% of the population.

Of the 485 households 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 28.7% of households were one person and 13.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.

The age distribution was 21.6% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% 65 or older. The median age was 41.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 94 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87 males.

As of the 2014 American Community Survey, the median household income was $51,500, and the median family income was $69,167. Males had a median income of $21,667 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,108. About 11.5% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2000,^{[ needs update ]} there were 1,068 people in 409 households, including 299 families, in the city. The population density was 403.2 inhabitants per square mile (155.7/km²). There were 432 housing units at an average density of 163.1 units per square mile (63.0 units/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.93% White, 18.26% African American, 1.03% Asian, 0.37% Native American, 0.66% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.78% of the population.

Of the 409 households 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 20.0% of households were one person and 7.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 33.0% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 88 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.5 males.

The median household income was $47,727 and the median family income was $51,667. Males had a median income of $37,100 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,693. About 3.5% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.4% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Amenities

Community Center

Winterville's Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture, built in 1953, fell into disrepair later in the 20th century. It has since been renovated. ^{[13] [14]} The original auditorium burned down on its opening night in the early 1900s. ^[15]

The village's Cultural Center is located in the former high-school building, built in 1956. ^[16] The original high school was built at the same time as the auditorium. ^[15]

Winterville Community Center is located in a former Georgia Railroad train depot, ^[1] which was built in the late 19th century. ^[17]

Notable people

In the late 1980s, members of the neo-psychedelia rock band Butthole Surfers lived in Winterville, where they recorded their infamous third full-length LP, Locust Abortion Technician in a tiny two-bedroom home studio they rented during the summer of 1986. ^[18]

References

1. History of Winterville from the City of Winterville website. Retrieved2014-06-19.
2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winterville, Georgia
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Winterville city, Georgia". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved October 10, 2012.
6. Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 255. ISBN   0-915430-00-2.
7. Acts and Resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia. Clark & Hines, State Printers. 1904. p. 724.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
9. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Winterville, GA". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
10. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Atlanta". National Weather Service. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
11. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
12. "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
13. "Auditorium". City of Winterville. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
14. Bill Berry of REM performs with Winterville, Ga mayor, Dodd Ferrelle , retrieved November 17, 2023
15. Goodlett, Liza (April 28, 2018). "Winterville, GA — A Historic Town with a Bright Future". Medium. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
16. "Cultural Center". City of Winterville. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
17. "Winterville Depot". New Georgia Encyclopedia. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
18. Bevis, M. (August 2012). "The Weirdest Man In Show Business: Gibby Haynes Targets New Orleans". Antigravity Magazine. Retrieved June 19, 2014. There was a rumor floating around in the '80s that the Surfers had moved to Athens, Georgia for a very specific reason. It was Winterville, but yeah we lived in Georgia.

Further reading

• Foley, Emma; Quinn, Mary (2014). Winterville, Georgia : A classic railroad town. Winterville, Georgia: Self-published by Emma Foley & Mary Quinn. ISBN   9781633180024.

External links

• History of Winterville from the City of Winterville website
• Media related to Winterville, Georgia at Wikimedia Commons