Winton
City in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Winton is a city in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 169 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,332 ft (406 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ely, 2.9 miles SW.
- 169residents (2020 Census)
- 1,332 ftelevation · 406 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.3 km²
- 1,381 / sq mipopulation density
- 55796ZIP code
About Winton
Winton is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 169 at the 2020 census. The city is home to a small hydroelectric dam on the edge of Garden Lake, one of 11 stations owned by Minnesota Power.
State Highway 169 serves as a main route into Winton. It is 4 mi (6.4 km) northeast of Ely, Minnesota.
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Living in Winton
- Median household income
- $52,250
- Median home value
- $92,500
- Median rent
- $638/mo
- Median age
- 55.5
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Winton had 169 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 169 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,381 per sq mi (533 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Winton at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 169 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.12 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,332 ft (406 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.9292° N, 91.8013° W |
| ZIP code | 55796 |
| Official website | lakesnwoods.com/Winton.htm |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2771140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Winton
- Ely2.9 mi SW
- Babbitt20.6 mi S
- Soudan21.7 mi W
- Tower23.3 mi W
- Hoyt Lakes28.5 mi SW
- Aurora34.2 mi SW
- Biwabik36.8 mi SW
- McKinley40.3 mi SW
- Finland42.7 mi SE
- Gilbert42.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Winton
What county is Winton in?
Winton is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Winton, MN?
169 people lived in Winton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Winton, MN?
The ZIP code of Winton is 55796.
What is the elevation of Winton?
1,332 feet (406 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Winton?
Ely (2.9 mi), Babbitt (20.6 mi), Soudan (21.7 mi), Tower (23.3 mi), Hoyt Lakes (28.5 mi).
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