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Winchester

New Hampshire · 1,306 residents · 2.978 sq mi
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Winchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 526 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $217,800. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,306
−29%since 2000
from 1,832 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
439 / sq mi
−33%since 2009
from 653 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+42%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Winchester
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58%(105)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90.8%(11)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.2%(16)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199%(118)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.9%(90)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.1%(171)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 444.7%(62)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(149)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.3%(330)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(136)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(95)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(23)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,391
+196%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+34.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
−12%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−32%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
58
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

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(1,766)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(22)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic83%(1,084)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(159)
Diversity Score
37
+421%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 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
Puerto Rican4.8%(63)
Ancestry
English14.1%(184)
French9.3%(121)
Italian8.6%(112)
Greek7.4%(97)
German7%(91)
American6.7%(87)
Irish4.6%(60)
Polish4.2%(55)
Portuguese2.5%(32)
Swedish2.1%(27)
Dutch1%(13)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1%(13)
Scottish0.6%(8)
Russian0.5%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest French Canadian population · Largest French population · Largest Italian population · Largest Greek population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
−0.4 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
6.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
39.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.2%
+22.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married55%(402)
Married30.9%(226)
Widowed5.2%(38)
Divorced8.9%(65)
Women 15+
Never married22.6%(100)
Married50.3%(223)
Widowed9.5%(42)
Divorced17.6%(78)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, New Hampshire?

Winchester, New Hampshire has about 1,306 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, New Hampshire?

The typical household in Winchester, New Hampshire earns about $81,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, New Hampshire expensive?

In Winchester, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $217,800, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, New Hampshire?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, New Hampshire?

About 10.7% of people in Winchester, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, New Hampshire has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 252 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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