Winterset, Iowa
Winterset: City in Iowa
About
Winterset is a city located in the county of Madison in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,190 and a population density of 425 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,428 inhabitants.
The city was created 176 years ago in 1848.
Quick Facts about Winterset
| Population : | 5,428 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Madison County |
| Postal code : | 50273 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 515 |
| Area : | 12.21 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,089 feet / 332 meters |
| Capital city : | Winterset is capital of Madison County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1849 (176 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:14:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 444 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.38% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Winterset is located at 41°19'51"N 94°0'50"W (41.3308200, -94.0138400).
Winterset map
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- Official Website
Official website of Winterset
Demographics
The population of Winterset increased by 4.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,190 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,196 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,147 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,078 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,118 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,133 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,215 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,273 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,307 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,383 | 1.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,428 | 0.83% | estimation process |
Other Places in Winterset
1 Winterset City Hall
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People born in Winterset (9)
People born in Winterset, including politician Donna Nalewaja, baseball player and coach Fred Clarke, politician Mark Davitt, .
List
- Ralph McKinzie (American football, basketball, and baseball coach) he was born in 01/10/1894
- George Leslie Stout (American curator, Monuments Man, museum director) he was born in 05/10/1897
- Austin B. Garretson (American trade unionist) he was born in 04/09/1856
- Vernon N. Bennett (American politician) he was born in 18/08/1936
- Robert O. Bare he was born in 18/06/1901
- John Wayne (American actor (1907–1979)) he was born in 26/05/1907
Schools in Winterset
College & universities near Winterset, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475015 | Aveda Institute-Des Moines | West Des Moines (IA) | 50266 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Winterset, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Winterset
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Post Office | Winterset (IA) | 50273 |
Other cities in Madison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Madison County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Earlham | 1,409 | City |
| Saint Charles | 656 | City in Madison County, Iowa |
| Truro | 501 | City in the U. |
| East Peru | 133 | Human settlement in Madison County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Macksburg | 122 | Town in Iowa |
| Bevington | 69 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Winterset distances to largest Iowa cities
