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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Winchester

Indiana · 5,037 residents · 3.459 sq mi
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Winchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,037
−1%since 1990
from 5,095 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,456 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,473 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.5
+8%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Winchester
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,537 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,753
+58%since 1990
from $11,252 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.0%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
63.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
36.7% rent
2.0
+28%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(5,079)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(56)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score3.5%(176)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,910)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(71)
Asian0.3%(14)
Diversity Score4.5%(228)
5
+31%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.4%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+3%since 1990
from 14.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Indiana?

Winchester, Indiana has about 5,037 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Indiana?

The typical household in Winchester, Indiana earns about $28,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, Indiana expensive?

In Winchester, Indiana, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Indiana?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, Indiana?

About 15.0% of people in Winchester, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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