CITY
Winthrop
Massachusetts · 18,647 residents (2025 est.) · 1.991 sq mi
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#141Most densely populatedof 4,8919,366The short version
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
PEP 2025 EST:18,647 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)
Population, 2010 – 2024
202419K
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.6%(855)
5 to 95.7%(1,072)
10 to 144.8%(893)
15 to 196.6%(1,230)
20 to 243.9%(731)
25 to 3411.5%(2,155)
35 to 4415.3%(2,879)
45 to 5415.4%(2,884)
55 to 6412.9%(2,429)
65 to 7410.1%(1,904)
75 to 846.4%(1,206)
85 and over2.8%(521)
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Section 02
Income & economy
$116,167
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,357 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
Other services7.9%
Retail trade6.9%
Public administration6.6%
Information5.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
$649,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $606,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
5.6
−2%since 2023
from 5.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(13,651)
Black3.2%(598)
Hispanic / Latino18.1%(3,387)
Asian1.4%(268)
Other4.6%(855)
54
−3%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Central American6%(1,127)
South American5.9%(1,108)
Salvadoran4.9%(911)
Colombian4.3%(815)
Cuban2.2%(410)
Puerto Rican1.5%(283)
Peruvian1.3%(242)
Dominican0.9%(172)
Mexican0.8%(147)
Guatemalan0.6%(116)
Honduran0.2%(45)
Panamanian0.2%(40)
+ 5 more hispanic origin groups with data
Pacific Islander origin
Native Hawaiian0.1%(14)
Ancestry
Italian24.1%(4,523)
Irish21.1%(3,965)
English9%(1,683)
American4.2%(780)
German3.8%(714)
Arab2.3%(433)
Polish2.1%(402)
Scottish1.8%(334)
French1.7%(325)
French Canadian1.6%(308)
Portuguese1.5%(286)
Subsaharan African1.4%(266)
+ 35 more ancestry groups with data
Moroccan1.4%(261)
Nigerian1.3%(246)
Greek1.3%(239)
Turkish1.2%(224)
Russian1%(182)
Norwegian0.9%(160)
Lithuanian0.8%(158)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(135)
Swedish0.7%(134)
Swiss0.6%(119)
Dutch0.5%(100)
Hungarian0.5%(96)
Lebanese0.3%(64)
Welsh0.3%(61)
Austrian0.3%(60)
British0.3%(59)
Syrian0.3%(57)
Ukrainian0.2%(46)
Egyptian0.2%(39)
Canadian0.2%(34)
Croatian0.1%(28)
Bulgarian0.1%(27)
West Indian0.1%(25)
Danish0.1%(19)
Armenian0.1%(16)
Finnish0.1%(14)
Ethiopian0.1%(14)
Palestinian0.1%(12)
Czech0.1%(12)
Guyanese0.1%(12)
Haitian0.1%(11)
Belgian0%(9)
Romanian0%(8)
Brazilian0%(7)
Serbian0%(7)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
93.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.5%(2,723)
Married49.9%(3,622)
Widowed1.6%(114)
Divorced11%(802)
Women 15+
Never married30%(2,607)
Married41.1%(3,563)
Widowed10.3%(891)
Divorced18.6%(1,617)
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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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