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Winston

Oregon · 5,680 residents (2025 est.) · 2.761 sq mi
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Winston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,667. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $244,100. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,690
+23%since 2000
from 4,613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,061 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.4
+36%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,680 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Winston
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,667
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,939 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,664
+131%since 2000
from $13,299 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+9%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,100
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(4,300)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(131)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(406)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(4,644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(459)
Asian1%(58)
Other9.3%(529)
Diversity Score39.8%(2,266)
Diversity Score
40
+353%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+98%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 21.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−86.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winston, Oregon?

Winston, Oregon has about 5,690 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winston, Oregon?

The typical household in Winston, Oregon earns about $56,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winston, Oregon expensive?

In Winston, Oregon, the median home is worth about $244,100, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.

How educated are people in Winston, Oregon?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winston, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winston, Oregon?

About 23.6% of people in Winston, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winston, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Winston, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,917 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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