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Winton

North Carolina · 592 residents (2025 est.) · 0.841 sq mi
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Winton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,036. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 363 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,100. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
593
−38%since 2000
from 956 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
705 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.1
+20%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:592 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5576667758839921990201020202024Winton
2024593
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,036
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,706 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,394
+125%since 2000
from $13,048 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+7%since 2010
from 0.468 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
29.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(263)
Black67.3%(643)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.1%(526)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29%(172)
Black57.3%(340)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(28)
Diversity Score72.1%(428)
Diversity Score
72
+31%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+77%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.1%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.5%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winton, North Carolina?

Winton, North Carolina has about 593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winton, North Carolina earns about $48,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winton, North Carolina expensive?

In Winton, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Winton, North Carolina?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winton, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winton, North Carolina?

About 24.1% of people in Winton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Winton, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 186 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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