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Winchester

Massachusetts · 22,970 residents · 6.032 sq mi
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Winchester is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $173,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $968,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 105% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,970
+10%since 2000
from 20,810 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,808 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+5%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Winchester
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$173,058
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,049 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$84,353
+67%since 2000
from $50,414 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$968,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,068
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,031 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+29%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(17,133)
Black0.9%(218)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(773)
Asian16%(3,686)
Other5%(1,152)
Diversity Score51.7%(11,879)
Diversity Score
52
+242%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
45.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+78%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
72.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 99.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Massachusetts?

Winchester, Massachusetts has about 22,970 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Winchester, Massachusetts earns about $173,058 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 $968,000, and the typical rent is about $2,068 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Massachusetts?

About 75.3% 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 2.8% of people in Winchester, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,703 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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