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Winton

California · 11,797 residents · 3.041 sq mi
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Winton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,015. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $339,400. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 131%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,797
+34%since 2000
from 8,832 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,879 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 2,904 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.7
+22%since 2000
from 24.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K10K11K12K1990201020202024Winton
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,015
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,787 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,968
+129%since 2000
from $10,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+12%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,400
+131%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,156
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $480 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+120%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.4%(2,423)
Black2.2%(195)
Hispanic / Latino62.2%(5,493)
Asian5.3%(468)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.3%(5,595)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.4%(1,464)
Black1.5%(181)
Hispanic / Latino82.7%(9,762)
Asian2.5%(291)
Other0.8%(99)
Diversity Score37.4%(4,408)
Diversity Score
37
−41%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.7%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
45.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
31.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.3%
−64.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
27.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 27.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
70.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 67.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winton, California?

Winton, California has about 11,797 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winton, California?

The typical household in Winton, California earns about $57,015 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winton, California expensive?

In Winton, California, the median home is worth about $339,400, and the typical rent is about $1,156 a month.

How educated are people in Winton, California?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Winton, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winton, California?

About 14.0% of people in Winton, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winton, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Winton, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,238 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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