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Winton

North Carolina · 956 residents · 0.841 sq mi
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Winton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,706. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,200. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
956
+23%since 1990
from 779 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,137 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 926 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.0
−3%since 1990
from 36.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5576667758839921990201020202024Winton
2024593
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,706
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,566 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,048
+49%since 1990
from $8,730 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
20.0%
−9.8 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$414
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.0%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
41.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(221)
Black66.8%(520)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.1%(476)
2000
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(263)
Black67.3%(643)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(17)
Asian0.6%(6)
Diversity Score55.1%(526)
Diversity Score
55
−10%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.2%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 57.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−45%since 1990
from 21.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winton, North Carolina?

Winton, North Carolina has about 956 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Winton, North Carolina earns about $19,706 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 $45,200, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Winton, North Carolina?

About 7.6% 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 20.0% of people in Winton, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winton, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Winton, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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