Winton, North Carolina
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(8.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 32.4% for Black residents, 54.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 50.0% for other race residents, 30.9% for two or more races residents)
Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Winton, NC
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2006, including police officers: 1 (1 officers - 1 male; 0 female).
| Officers per 1,000 residents here: | 1.07 |
| North Carolina average: | 2.42 |
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| Here: | 4.3% |
| North Carolina: | 3.2% |
- Health care (16.2%)
- Construction (8.8%)
- Educational services (8.3%)
- Public administration (7.5%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (6.2%)
- Metal & metal products (5.8%)
- Food (4.2%)
- Construction (15.2%)
- Metal & metal products (13.3%)
- Public administration (10.5%)
- Truck transportation (5.7%)
- Nonmetallic mineral products (5.7%)
- Health care (5.7%)
- Food (4.8%)
- Health care (24.4%)
- Educational services (13.3%)
- Department & other general merchandise stores (9.6%)
- Public administration (5.2%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.2%)
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.2%)
- Construction (3.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.4%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.3%)
- Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
- Metal workers and plastic workers (7.6%)
- Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.6%)
- Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.6%)
- Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
- Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.7%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
- Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (9.6%)
- Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
- Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
- Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
- Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
- Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)
- Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)
Average climate in Winton, North Carolina
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Winton-area historical tornado activity is near North Carolina state average. It is 3% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 11/28/1988, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 27.3 miles away from the Winton town center killed 4 people and injured 154 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.
On 3/28/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.2 miles away from the town center killed 2 people and injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Winton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Carolina state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 118.7 miles away from Winton center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.5 miles away from Winton center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 231.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 115.3 miles away from Winton center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 121.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/24/2011 at 00:04:36, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 ML) earthquake occurred 119.5 miles away from Winton center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Hertford County (19) is greater than the US average (15).Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 6
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 12, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Winton:
- ROANOKE PLACE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
- VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
- UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEMS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
- KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-AHOSKIE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
- DOWN EAST HEALTH AND REHAB CEN (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; GATESVILLE, NC)
- HERTFORD-GATES HOME HEALTH AGENCY (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; AHOSKIE, NC)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Winton:
- Elizabeth City State University (about 42 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,803)
- Tidewater Community College (about 48 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 20,975)
- Old Dominion University (about 49 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 19,825)
- Norfolk State University (about 49 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 6,032)
- Edgecombe Community College (about 51 miles; Tarboro, NC; FT enrollment: 2,058)
- Regent University (about 51 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 3,429)
- ECPI University (about 53 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 10,694)
Public high school in Winton:
- CS BROWN HIGH (Location: 102 CSB DR, Grades: 9-12)
Private high school in Winton:
Points of interest:
Notable locations in Winton: Hertford County Library (A), Hertford County Sheriff's Office (B), Winton Police Department (C). Display/hide their locations on the map
Court: Hertford County - Clerk of Court (701 North King Street).
Birthplace of: Sherman Jones - Politician.
Average household size:
| This town: | 2.1 people |
| North Carolina: | 2.5 people |
Percentage of family households:
| This town: | 59.9% |
| Whole state: | 66.7% |
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
| This town: | 6.4% |
| Whole state: | 5.9% |
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
- Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
- Gay men: 0.6% of all households
6 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers in 2010
68 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000
4 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000
Banks with branches in Winton (2011 data):
- Southern Bank and Trust Company: Winton Branch at 301 North Main Street, branch established on 1938/09/01. Info updated 2011/09/26: Bank assets: $2,039.8 mil, Deposits: $1,658.5 mil, headquarters in Mount Olive, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 66 total offices, Holding Company: Southern Bancshares (N.C.), Inc.
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
| Here: | 12.9 |
| North Carolina average: | 11.7 |
Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results
Religion statistics for Winton, NC (based on Hertford County data)
| Religion | Adherents | Congregations |
|---|---|---|
| Evangelical Protestant | 7,097 | 36 |
| Mainline Protestant | 937 | 6 |
| Black Protestant | 566 | 4 |
| Other | 126 | 2 |
| Catholic | 125 | 1 |
| None | 15,818 | - |
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 8
| Here: | 3.44 / 10,000 pop. |
| North Carolina: | 2.05 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
| Hertford County: | 0.43 / 10,000 pop. |
| North Carolina: | 0.92 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
| Here: | 6.88 / 10,000 pop. |
| North Carolina: | 4.75 / 10,000 pop. |
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
| This county: | 6.88 / 10,000 pop. |
| North Carolina: | 7.57 / 10,000 pop. |
Adult diabetes rate:
| Hertford County: | 13.7% |
| North Carolina: | 9.8% |
Adult obesity rate:
| This county: | 34.3% |
| State: | 28.3% |
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
| This county: | 12.7% |
| North Carolina: | 15.6% |
Health and Nutrition:
Healthy diet rate:
| This city: | 47.6% |
| State: | 48.9% |
Average overall health of teeth and gums:
| Winton: | 43.3% |
| State: | 46.1% |
Average BMI:
| Winton: | 29.9 |
| State: | 28.8 |
People feeling badly about themselves:
| Winton: | 19.6% |
| North Carolina: | 20.7% |
People not drinking alcohol at all:
| Here: | 13.0% |
| North Carolina: | 10.7% |
Average hours sleeping at night:
| This city: | 6.7 |
| North Carolina: | 6.8 |
Overweight people:
| This city: | 36.5% |
| State: | 33.7% |
General health condition:
| Winton: | 52.4% |
| North Carolina: | 55.8% |
Average condition of hearing:
| Winton: | 81.1% |
| North Carolina: | 79.7% |
More about Health and Nutrition of Winton, NC Residents
| Local government employment and payroll (March 2022) | |||||
| Function | Full-time employees | Monthly full-time payroll | Average yearly full-time wage | Part-time employees | Monthly part-time payroll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Supply | 6 | $18,671 | $37,342 | 0 | $0 |
| Other Government Administration | 2 | $5,961 | $35,766 | 0 | $0 |
| Totals for Government | 8 | $24,632 | $36,948 | 0 | $0 |
Winton government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):
- Current Operations - Water Utilities: $491,000 ($799.67)
Regular Highways: $181,000 ($294.79)
Central Staff Services: $80,000 ($130.29)
Police Protection: $34,000 ($55.37)
General - Other: $32,000 ($52.12)
Solid Waste Management: $19,000 ($30.94)
General Public Buildings: $15,000 ($24.43)
Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($13.03)
- General - Interest on Debt: $20,000 ($32.57)
- Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Financial Administration: $8,000 ($13.03)
Winton government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):
- Charges - Solid Waste Management: $84,000 ($136.81)
- Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $62,000 ($100.98)
Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
- Revenue - Water Utilities: $551,000 ($897.39)
- State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $48,000 ($78.18)
Highways: $24,000 ($39.09)
- Tax - Property: $264,000 ($429.97)
General Sales and Gross Receipts: $107,000 ($174.27)
Other License: $1,000 ($1.63)
Winton government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):
- Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $521,000 ($848.53)
Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $485,000 ($789.90)
Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $36,000 ($58.63)
Strongest AM radio stations in Winton:
- WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
- WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
- WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
- WWDR (1080 AM; daytime; 1 kW; MURFREESBORO, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
- WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
- WDZY (1290 AM; 25 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
- WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
- WKGM (940 AM; 10 kW; SMITHFIELD, VA; Owner: WKGM, INC.)
- WYAL (1280 AM; daytime; 5 kW; SCOTLAND NECK, NC)
- WHKT (1650 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Winton:
- WBXB (100.1 FM; EDENTON, NC; Owner: EDENTON CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
- WQDK (99.3 FM; AHOSKIE, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
- WAFX (106.9 FM; SUFFOLK, VA; Owner: TIDEWATER COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
- WKJX (96.7 FM; ELIZABETH CITY, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO OF ELIZABETH CITY, INC.)
- WDLZ (98.3 FM; MURFREESBORO, NC; Owner: FIRST MEDIA RADIO, LLC)
- WKOC (93.7 FM; CHESAPEAKE, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH RADIO, L.L.C.)
- WHRO-FM (90.3 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
- WHRV (89.5 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION,INC)
- WCBZ (103.7 FM; WILLIAMSTON, NC; Owner: ABG NORTH CAROLINA, LLC)
- WTRG (100.7 FM; ROCKY MOUNT, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
- WLQM-FM (101.7 FM; FRANKLIN, VA; Owner: FRANKLIN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
- WVKL (95.7 FM; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: ENTERCOM NORFOLK LICENSE, LLC)
- WBKU (91.7 FM; AHSOKIE, NC; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
- WURB (97.7 FM; WINDSOR, NC; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
TV broadcast stations around Winton:
- WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
- WTKR (Channel 3; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
- WTVZ-TV (Channel 33; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WTVZ LICENSEE, LLC)
- WHRO-TV (Channel 15; HAMPTON-NORFOLK, VA; Owner: HAMPTON ROADS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC, INC.)
- WPXV (Channel 49; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
- WVEC-TV (Channel 13; HAMPTON, VA; Owner: WVEC TELEVISION, INC.)
- WAVY-TV (Channel 10; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: WAVY BROADCASTING, LLC)
- WGNT (Channel 27; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: UPN TELEVISION STATIONS INC.)
- WFTB-LP (Channel 55; WILLIAMSTON, ETC., NC; Owner: FREE TEMPLE MINISTRIES, INC.)
- National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
- 11Number of bridges
- 256ft / 78.3mTotal length
- 29,260Total average daily traffic
- 3,425Total average daily truck traffic
- New bridges - historical statistics
- 11970-1979
- 22000-2009
- 82010-2019
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:
1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Winton)FCC Registered Antenna Towers:
9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:
15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Winton, NC)FCC Registered Microwave Towers:
5- .8 Mi Ne On Hwy 1167 From Int Of Hwy 11 & Hwy 1167 (Lat: 36.395139 Lon: -77.046333), Structure height: 36.3 m, Overall height: 41.5 m, Call Sign: WPJD468,
Assigned Frequencies: 928.768 MHz, 952.768 MHz, Grant Date: 02/25/2021, Expiration Date: 02/27/2031, Registrant: Southeastern Cable Products, Inc., 307 W. Tryon Street, Winton, NC 27986, Phone: (252) 358-7867, Fax: (252) 358-7920, Email:
- Winton, (Lat: 36.236528 Lon: -76.811611), Call Sign: WPNI330,
Assigned Frequencies: 956.393 MHz, 956.393 MHz, 956.393 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2022, Expiration Date: 10/17/2032, Registrant: Virginia Electric & Power Company, 600 East Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219, Phone: (804) 389-9738, Fax: (804) 771-6570, Email:
- WINTON, Lat: 36.396306 Lon: -76.933500, Call Sign: WQIW216,
Assigned Frequencies: 956.256 MHz, Grant Date: 05/30/2008, Expiration Date: 05/30/2018, Cancellation Date: 08/04/2018, Certifier: Melvin Nichols, Registrant: Sensus, 450 N. Gallatin Avenue, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: (800) 638-3748, Fax: (800) 888-2403, Email:
- WINTON, 117 Industrial Park Drive (Lat: 36.393472 Lon: -76.946667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WQQT829,
Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2023, Expiration Date: 03/01/2033, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
- VA70670A, 117 Industrial Park Drive (Lat: 36.393472 Lon: -76.946667), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m, Call Sign: WRAB752,
Assigned Frequencies: 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, 10775.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/03/2017, Expiration Date: 10/03/2027, Cancellation Date: 12/26/2023, Certifier: David Weblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:
6- Call Sign: KB4IEL, Licensee ID: L00148875, Grant Date: 12/20/2013, Expiration Date: 03/15/2024, Certifier: Ethel M Lewis, Registrant: Ethel M Lewis, 142 Tunis Rd, Winton, NC 27986
- Call Sign: KF4KTV, Licensee ID: L00220018, Grant Date: 07/10/1996, Expiration Date: 07/10/2006, Cancellation Date: 07/27/2002, Registrant: William R Faust, Winton, NC 27986
- Call Sign: N4LOU, Previous Call Sign: KB4IEM, Licensee ID: L00148861, Grant Date: 11/22/2007, Expiration Date: 01/14/2018, Cancellation Date: 01/15/2020, Registrant: Donald E Lewis, 108 Church Dr, Winton, NC 27986
- Call Sign: W4KPB, Licensee ID: L00165984, Grant Date: 01/17/2003, Expiration Date: 03/23/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2015, Certifier: James H Neal Sr, Registrant: James H Neal Sr, 215 Tunis Rpad, Winton, NC 27986-9749
- Call Sign: KK4IQF, Licensee ID: L01703907, Grant Date: 04/22/2022, Expiration Date: 04/22/2032, Certifier: Jesse W Williams, Registrant: Jesse W Williams, 200 West Shaw St, Winton, NC 27986
- Call Sign: KQ4GNO, Licensee ID: L02644013, Grant Date: 03/01/2023, Expiration Date: 03/01/2033, Certifier: Derik T Davis, Registrant: Derik T Davis, 204 N King St, Winton, NC 27986
| Most common first names in Winton, NC among deceased individuals | ||
| Name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| James | 20 | 72.9 years |
| William | 13 | 70.7 years |
| Willie | 10 | 78.6 years |
| Thomas | 10 | 67.7 years |
| John | 9 | 67.3 years |
| Mary | 8 | 76.4 years |
| George | 7 | 67.8 years |
| Annie | 6 | 82.7 years |
| Virginia | 6 | 74.5 years |
| Joseph | 5 | 74.4 years |
| Most common last names in Winton, NC among deceased individuals | ||
| Last name | Count | Lived (average) |
|---|---|---|
| Jones | 22 | 74.7 years |
| Hall | 15 | 75.7 years |
| Felton | 13 | 77.3 years |
| Parker | 13 | 79.7 years |
| Jordan | 12 | 76.6 years |
| Weaver | 12 | 76.4 years |
| Smith | 10 | 72.3 years |
| Manley | 10 | 74.2 years |
| Brown | 9 | 82.9 years |
| Askew | 9 | 70.9 years |
Houses and condos
Apartments
- 55.2%Electricity
- 26.1%Utility gas
- 11.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 6.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
- 69.2%Electricity
- 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
- 7.7%Utility gas
- 3.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Winton compared to North Carolina state average:
- Median household income below state average.
- Median house value significantly below state average.
- Black race population percentage above state average.
- Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
- House age above state average.
- Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
- Number of college students below state average.
- Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.