Windcrest is a city in

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, United States. Its population was 5,865 at the 2020 census. It is part of the

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Geography

Windcrest is located in northeastern Bexar County. It is bordered to the north, west, and south by

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and to the east by unincorporated neighborhoods in Bexar County. It is northeast of

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. According to the

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, it has a total area of , of which , or 0.23%, is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,865 people, 1,903 households, and 1,317 families residing in the city. As of the

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of 2020, 5,865 people, 2.389 households, and -- families were residing in the city. The population density was .\ The racial makeup of the city was 46.7% White alone (not Hispanic or Latino), 32.8% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% African American, 0.4% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, 5% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, and 17.9% were Two or More races,. The census reported 941 Veterans and that 10.6% of the population were foreign born persons. Of the 2,389 households, 10.8% had children under 18 living with them, with 3.5% under the age of 5. 39.4% had someone who was 65 or older, and 54.6% of households held female persons. The average household size was 2.38. 22.1% of households had persons over 5 who spoke a language other than English in the home. 97.4% of households had a computer, and 96.1% had a broadband access subscription. The median income for a household in the city was $95,329 (in 2023 dollars). The

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for the city in the past 12 months was $53,595 (in 2023 dollars). 9.2% of the population were below the

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, nearly half the percentage of neighboring San Antonio. The median value of owner occupied housing units was $276,900 (2019-2023).

Education

The city is served by

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. Retrieved on March 24, 2010. Area charter schools include Premier High School and Compass Rose Journey.

References

External links

City of Windcrest official website
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