Winchester, Illinois
Winchester: County seat of Scott County, Illinois, USA
About
Winchester is a city located in the county of Scott in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,593 and a population density of 545 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,466 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Winchester
| Population : | 1,466 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Scott County |
| Postal code : | 62694 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 217 |
| Area : | 2.92 km2 |
| Capital city : | Winchester is capital of Scott County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 14:52:53 (30th October 2024) |
| Density : | 502 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.66% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Winchester is located at 39°37'47"N 90°27'22"W (39.6297700, -90.4562400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Winchester decreased by 8.66% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,593 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,555 | -2.44% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,571 | 1.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,549 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,535 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,516 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,498 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,477 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,460 | -1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,467 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,466 | -0.07% | estimation process |
Schools in Winchester
College & universities near Winchester, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145691 | Illinois College | Jacksonville (IL) | 62650-2299 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Winchester, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Winchester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Post Office | Winchester (IL) | 62694 |
Other cities in Scott County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Scott County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bluffs | 658 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Manchester | 269 | Village in Illinois |
| Alsey | 210 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Glasgow | 133 | Village in Scott County, Illinois, United States |
| Naples | 119 | Town in Scott county, Illinois, United States |
| Exeter | 60 | Village in Scott County, Illinois, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Winchester distances to largest Illinois cities
