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Winchester

Nevada · 27,978 residents · 4.958 sq mi
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Winchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $179,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,978
+4%since 2000
from 26,958 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
5,643 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5,437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
−3%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K26K31K35K39K1990201020202024Winchester
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,367
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,251 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,280
+18%since 2000
from $20,615 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$881
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
58.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+52%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.9%(14,790)
Black6.7%(1,811)
Hispanic / Latino29%(7,820)
Asian5.3%(1,428)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.6%(19,313)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.2%(10,416)
Black7.8%(2,190)
Hispanic / Latino44.6%(12,491)
Asian6.8%(1,896)
Other3%(853)
Diversity Score80.9%(22,631)
Diversity Score
81
+13%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
31.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Nevada?

Winchester, Nevada has about 27,978 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Nevada?

The typical household in Winchester, Nevada earns about $37,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, Nevada expensive?

In Winchester, Nevada, the median home is worth about $179,200, and the typical rent is about $881 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Nevada?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, Nevada?

About 19.5% of people in Winchester, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,613 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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