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Winchester

Kentucky · 19,134 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 $43,415. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $133,600. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
19,134
+14%since 2000
from 16,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,073 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+9%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K18K19K20K1990201020202024Winchester
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,415
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,254 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,732
+71%since 2000
from $15,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $460 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
48.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(15,768)
Black7.2%(1,386)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,057)
Asian0.8%(145)
Other1.9%(357)
Diversity Score35.1%(6,719)
Diversity Score
35
+44%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+55%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Kentucky?

Winchester, Kentucky has about 19,134 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Kentucky?

The typical household in Winchester, Kentucky earns about $43,415 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 $133,600, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Kentucky?

About 18.0% 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 21.8% 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 3,335 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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