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Windsor

North Carolina · 3,582 residents · 2.815 sq mi
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Windsor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,311. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 16% 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 $105,900. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
3,582
+57%since 2000
from 2,283 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,272 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 811 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
−6%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Windsor
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,311
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,256 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,066
−5%since 2000
from $18,006 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$380
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
39.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(1,035)
Black52.8%(1,206)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(1,447)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.7%(1,137)
Black61.1%(2,188)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(80)
Asian1.1%(39)
Other4.8%(173)
Diversity Score66.5%(2,383)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+31%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
39.1%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Windsor, North Carolina?

Windsor, North Carolina has about 3,582 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Windsor, North Carolina?

The typical household in Windsor, North Carolina earns about $32,311 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Windsor, North Carolina expensive?

In Windsor, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $105,900, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Windsor, North Carolina?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Windsor, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Windsor, North Carolina?

About 29.8% of people in Windsor, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Windsor, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Windsor, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,526 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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