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Winston, Florida

Winston, Florida
Former Census-designated place (CDP); Unincorporated community
Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
Location in Polk County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°2′20″N 82°0′12″W / 28.03889°N 82.00333°W / 28.03889; -82.00333
Country United States
State Florida
County Polk
Area
 • Total 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km2)
 • Land 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 138 ft (42 m)
Population (2000)
 • Total 9,024
 • Density 1,671.1/sq mi (640/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
FIPS code 12-78200
GNIS feature ID 0293419

Winston is a former census-designated place (CDP) in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,024 at the 2000 census. Most of the community's core is now part of neighboring Lakeland. It is part of the LakelandWinter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Winston is located at 28°2′20″N 82°0′12″W / 28.03889°N 82.00333°W / 28.03889; -82.00333Coordinates: 28°2′20″N 82°0′12″W / 28.03889°N 82.00333°W / 28.03889; -82.00333 (28.038998, -82.003472).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.4 square miles (14 km2), all land.

As of the census of 2000, there were 9,024 people, 3,293 households, and 2,265 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 1,656.2 people per square mile (639.3/km²). There were 4,352 housing units at an average density of 798.7/sq mi (308.3/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 63.29% White, 25.61% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 7.91% from other races, and 2.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.20% of the population.


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