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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Winchester

Kentucky · 15,799 residents · 9.229 sq mi
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Winchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,543. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,900. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

15,799
−6%vs 2000
vs 16,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,712 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−4%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$21,543
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,254 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,832
−31%vs 2000
vs $15,611 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.7%
+6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$317
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $460 in 2000
US average: $450
57.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.5% in 2000
42.4% rent
2.3
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(14,075)
Black10.1%(1,599)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(147)
Asian0.4%(57)
Other0.4%(68)
Diversity Score26.3%(4,162)
26
+8%vs 2000
vs 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.4%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.1 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Kentucky?

Winchester, Kentucky has about 15,799 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Kentucky?

The typical household in Winchester, Kentucky earns about $21,543 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 $49,900, and the typical rent is about $317 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Kentucky?

About 11.4% 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 21.7% of people in Winchester, Kentucky 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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