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Winchester

Nevada · 36,403 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 $39,368. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 18% 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 $172,300. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
36,403
+35%since 2000
from 26,958 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,342 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 5,437 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
−5%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K26K31K35K39K1990201020202024Winchester
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,368
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,251 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,831
+20%since 2000
from $20,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
66.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(9,520)
Black12.8%(4,648)
Hispanic / Latino47.9%(17,421)
Asian7.7%(2,793)
Other4.5%(1,654)
Diversity Score84%(30,567)
Diversity Score
84
+17%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+83%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
36.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−50.2 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Nevada?

Winchester, Nevada has about 36,403 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Nevada?

The typical household in Winchester, Nevada earns about $39,368 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 $172,300, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Nevada?

About 17.7% 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 21.5% 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 13,038 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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