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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Winchester

Massachusetts · 20,267 residents · 6.032 sq mi
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Winchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,994. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $292,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 79% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,267
−3%vs 2000
vs 20,810 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3,360 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 3,450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 41.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$65,994
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,049 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$30,615
−39%vs 2000
vs $50,414 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.6%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$292,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $407,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$856
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,031 in 2000
US average: $450
79.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.5% in 2000
21.0% rent
4.4
+2%vs 2000
vs 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(19,222)
Black0.6%(135)
Hispanic / Latino1%(211)
Asian4.6%(960)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(3,144)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(19,456)
Black1.4%(291)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(179)
Asian2.3%(465)
Other0.3%(55)
Diversity Score11.7%(2,374)
12
−22%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.8%
−10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
26.5%
−6.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 32.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.5 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 19.0 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, Massachusetts?

Winchester, Massachusetts has about 20,267 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Winchester, Massachusetts earns about $65,994 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, Massachusetts expensive?

In Winchester, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $292,700, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Massachusetts?

About 54.8% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, Massachusetts?

About 2.6% of people in Winchester, Massachusetts 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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