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Winchester

Kentucky · 19,514 residents (2025 est.) · 9.229 sq mi
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Winchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,378. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,213
+15%since 2000
from 16,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,082 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+15%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19,514 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K18K19K20K1990201020202024Winchester
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,378
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,254 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,859
+110%since 2000
from $15,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+5%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$916
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+39%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(14,764)
Black8.8%(1,464)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(268)
Asian0.2%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.4%(4,073)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(16,290)
Black4.7%(911)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(848)
Asian1.3%(253)
Other4.7%(911)
Diversity Score34.3%(6,593)
Diversity Score
34
+41%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+26.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Kentucky?

Winchester, Kentucky has about 19,213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Kentucky?

The typical household in Winchester, Kentucky earns about $54,378 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, Kentucky expensive?

In Winchester, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $188,300, and the typical rent is about $916 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Kentucky?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, Kentucky?

About 17.3% of people in Winchester, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,414 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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