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Winsted

Connecticut · 7,192 residents · 4.881 sq mi
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Winsted has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,848. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $164,900. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,192
−2%since 2000
from 7,321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,473 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+18%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Winsted
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,848
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,202 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,924
+51%since 2000
from $19,804 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $619 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
49.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(6,747)
Black1%(70)
Hispanic / Latino4%(294)
Asian1.1%(82)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.8%(1,082)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(6,100)
Black1.3%(95)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(546)
Asian1.2%(86)
Other2.7%(197)
Diversity Score29.8%(2,145)
Diversity Score
30
+102%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winsted, Connecticut?

Winsted, Connecticut has about 7,192 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winsted, Connecticut?

The typical household in Winsted, Connecticut earns about $49,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winsted, Connecticut expensive?

In Winsted, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $164,900, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in Winsted, Connecticut?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winsted, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winsted, Connecticut?

About 22.7% of people in Winsted, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winsted, Connecticut grown since 1990?

Yes, Winsted, Connecticut has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,062 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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