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Winchester

New Hampshire · 1,606 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 $43,594. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 9% 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 $129,500. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New Hampshire median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
1,606
−12%since 2000
from 1,832 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
539 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+27%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Winchester
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,594
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,281 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,361
+49%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,017
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $547 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
34.5% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(1,480)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(31)
Asian0.5%(8)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score8.4%(135)
Diversity Score
8
+62%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, New Hampshire?

Winchester, New Hampshire has about 1,606 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winchester, New Hampshire earns about $43,594 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 $129,500, and the typical rent is about $1,017 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, New Hampshire?

About 8.8% 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 27.6% 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 48 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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