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Winchester

Idaho · 363 residents (2025 est.) · 0.176 sq mi
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Winchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $225,000. With a median age of 54.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
−2%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,716 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.7
+16%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:363 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2222582953323681990201020202024Winchester
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,208
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,694
+67%since 2000
from $16,588 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+1%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
35.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.0
+139%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(292)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(18)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other7.6%(23)
Diversity Score31.9%(96)
Diversity Score
32
+3650%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
−2%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 30.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 60.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Idaho?

Winchester, Idaho has about 302 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Idaho?

The typical household in Winchester, Idaho earns about $45,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, Idaho expensive?

In Winchester, Idaho, the median home is worth about $225,000, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Idaho?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, Idaho?

About 27.2% of people in Winchester, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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