The Journal-Record - Bicentennial Edition Thursday, July 1, 1976 Section A, Page 5 WINFIELD'S PAST FACTS AND FIGURES As late as 1910 the business section of Winfield extended from railroad to Highway 78; the population in 1900 was 316; in 1910 it was 419; in 1920 it was 753; in 1930 it was 1,254; in 1940 it was 1,681; in 1950 it was 2,200; and the last Federal Census was taken at 3,638. The streets are all paved now and 78 highway (four-lane) goes through the town. The George C. WALLACE "White Way" lights the Streets within the City limits. In 1965, one of Winfield's most prominate teachers and citizens was selected by the Aabama(sic) Education Association as Alabama's Favorite Teacher. She was Miss Edith EGAN.