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Winchester

New Hampshire · 1,733 residents · 2.978 sq mi
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Winchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,078. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $140,400. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,733
−5%since 2000
from 1,832 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
582 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+9%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Winchester
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,078
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,281 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,249
+41%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,400
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+86%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score5.2%(95)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,651)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(32)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.3%(41)
Diversity Score11.5%(200)
Diversity Score
12
+122%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, New Hampshire?

Winchester, New Hampshire has about 1,733 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winchester, New Hampshire earns about $31,078 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 $140,400, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, New Hampshire?

About 11.2% 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 34.8% of people in Winchester, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, New Hampshire grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, New Hampshire has grown since 1990. The population has added about 175 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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