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Winthrop

Massachusetts · 18,647 residents (2025 est.) · 1.991 sq mi
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Winthrop is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $116,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $649,600. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,759
Unchangedsince 2023
from 18,807 in 2023
2010 – 2025
Population density
9,422 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9,446 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
−1%since 2023
from 43.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,647 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2010 – 2024
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202419K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$116,167
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,357 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,457
+2%since 2023
from $59,226 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−1%since 2023
from 0.433 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$649,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $606,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,064
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,909 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.6
−2%since 2023
from 5.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(13,408)
Black3.1%(589)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(3,720)
Asian1.7%(322)
Other4.1%(768)
Diversity Score56.2%(10,571)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(13,651)
Black3.2%(598)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(3,387)
Asian1.4%(268)
Other4.6%(855)
Diversity Score54.3%(10,190)
Diversity Score
54
−3%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+6%since 2023
from 32.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 45.1% in 2023
Female
54.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 54.9% in 2023
Foreign born
19.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winthrop, Massachusetts?

Winthrop, Massachusetts has about 18,759 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winthrop, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Winthrop, Massachusetts earns about $116,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winthrop, Massachusetts expensive?

In Winthrop, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $649,600, and the typical rent is about $2,064 a month.

How educated are people in Winthrop, Massachusetts?

About 45.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winthrop, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winthrop, Massachusetts?

About 7.2% of people in Winthrop, 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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