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Winchester

Idaho · 356 residents · 0.176 sq mi
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Winchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,500. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,300. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
+16%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,023 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,750 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+12%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2222582953323681990201020202024Winchester
2024302
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,874
+56%since 2000
from $16,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+77%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(315)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(15)
Diversity Score24.3%(86)
Diversity Score
24
+2754%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 40.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.0%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Idaho?

Winchester, Idaho has about 356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Idaho?

The typical household in Winchester, Idaho earns about $37,500 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 $138,300, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Idaho?

About 20.9% 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 16.5% 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 77 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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