Winfield, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Winfield is a town in Winfield Township
, Lake County
, Indiana
, United States
. The population was 4,383 at the 2010 census. The town was incorporated 1993, making it one of newest towns in the county. Prior to that time it had been part of Winfield Township as an unincorporated town. Winfield is named for General Winfield Scott
. The town is serviced by Crown Point
post office therefore most places within Winfield have a "Crown Point" address.
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.
of 2010, there were 4,383 people, 692 households, and 581 families residing in the town. The population density
was 356.3 people per square mile (137.4/km²). There were 748 housing units at an average density of 60.8 per square mile (23.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 88.50% White, 3.70% African American, 0.40% Native American, 3.50% Asian, 2.50% from other races
, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.90% of the population.
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.
Winfield Township, Lake County, Indiana
Winfield Township is one of eleven townships in Lake County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,054.-External links:* *...
, Lake County
Lake County, Indiana
Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. In 2010, its population was 496,005, making it Indiana's second-most populous county. The county seat is Crown Point. This county is part of Northwest Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area. The county contains a mix of urban,...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, United States
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. The population was 4,383 at the 2010 census. The town was incorporated 1993, making it one of newest towns in the county. Prior to that time it had been part of Winfield Township as an unincorporated town. Winfield is named for General Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott
Winfield Scott was a United States Army general, and unsuccessful presidential candidate of the Whig Party in 1852....
. The town is serviced by Crown Point
Crown Point, Indiana
As of the census of 2010, there were 27,317 people and 10,976 households in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 88.20% White, 6.30% African American, 0.20% Native American, 1.80% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.90% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races...
post office therefore most places within Winfield have a "Crown Point" address.
Geography
Winfield is located at 41°24′46"N 87°15′39"W (41.412821, -87.260727).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 12.3 square miles (31.9 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2010, there were 4,383 people, 692 households, and 581 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 356.3 people per square mile (137.4/km²). There were 748 housing units at an average density of 60.8 per square mile (23.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 88.50% White, 3.70% African American, 0.40% Native American, 3.50% Asian, 2.50% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.90% of the population.
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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.