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Winchester

California · 2,155 residents · 8.021 sq mi
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Winchester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,472. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,155
+31%since 1990
from 1,648 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
269 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 205 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+13%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,472
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,531 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,028
+58%since 1990
from $9,539 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.8%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $94,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $541 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
28.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−34%since 1990
from 3.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,514)
Black3.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(277)
Asian1.1%(18)
Diversity Score44.9%(739)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,368)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(677)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,247)
Diversity Score
58
+29%since 1990
from 45 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, California?

Winchester, California has about 2,155 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Winchester, California?

The typical household in Winchester, California earns about $33,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, California expensive?

In Winchester, California, the median home is worth about $85,800, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, California?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, California?

About 13.8% of people in Winchester, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 507 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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