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Winfield

Indiana · 7,181 residents · 12.397 sq mi
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Winfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,102. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,883 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $292,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 86% more than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
40% 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
7,181
+212%since 2000
from 2,298 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Median age
38.0
+8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K5K7K8K2000201020202024Winfield
20248K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(459)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(541)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(621)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(583)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(371)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.3%(738)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.8%(1,061)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.6%(974)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.5%(826)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.2%(587)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.4%(319)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.4%(101)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,102
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,726
+52%since 2000
from $24,765 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,547
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $685 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
6.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,135)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(98)
Asian0.6%(13)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(5,257)
Black6.2%(448)
Hispanic / Latino13.4%(959)
Asian3.4%(241)
Other2.4%(173)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican4.9%(287)
Mexican1.6%(97)
Argentine1.2%(72)
Chilean1.2%(70)
Uruguayan1.2%(70)
Asian origin
Korean0.7%(43)
Asian Indian0.2%(14)
Ancestry
German19.2%(1,130)
Polish19.1%(1,121)
Irish11.2%(660)
Italian8.5%(498)
Dutch5.1%(297)
Nigerian5%(295)
Canadian4.3%(251)
Greek4.2%(247)
American3.4%(201)
English2.7%(161)
Hungarian2.5%(145)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Macedonian2.3%(134)
Welsh1.9%(109)
British1.6%(97)
Swedish1.6%(93)
Slovak1.5%(89)
Serbian1.3%(75)
Croatian1.2%(73)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(46)
Russian0.7%(44)
Scottish0.6%(38)
Norwegian0.6%(36)
French0.6%(33)
Czech0.3%(19)
Romanian0.3%(16)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Polish population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.1%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.7%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.9%(855)
Married64.3%(1,841)
Widowed1.4%(41)
Divorced4.4%(125)
Women 15+
Never married17.7%(535)
Married65.5%(1,983)
Widowed11.5%(347)
Divorced5.3%(161)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winfield, Indiana?

Winfield, Indiana has about 7,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winfield, Indiana?

The typical household in Winfield, Indiana earns about $108,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winfield, Indiana expensive?

In Winfield, Indiana, the median home is worth about $292,100, and the typical rent is about $1,547 a month.

How educated are people in Winfield, Indiana?

About 39.9% of adults age 25 and over in Winfield, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winfield, Indiana?

About 3.4% of people in Winfield, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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