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Winchester

California · 2,534 residents · 8.021 sq mi
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Winchester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,394. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,534
+18%since 2000
from 2,155 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
316 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 269 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
−6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Winchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,394
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,472 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,022
+7%since 2000
from $15,028 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,200
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,184
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+8%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(1,368)
Black1.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(677)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.9%(1,247)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(1,145)
Black1.3%(33)
Hispanic / Latino48.7%(1,233)
Asian1.7%(43)
Other4.3%(109)
Diversity Score70.8%(1,795)
Diversity Score
71
+22%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.7 min
+110%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
52.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.7%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
35.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, California?

Winchester, California has about 2,534 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, California?

The typical household in Winchester, California earns about $61,394 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 $169,200, and the typical rent is about $1,184 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, California?

About 6.8% 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 19.8% 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 886 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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