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Winston

Oregon · 5,379 residents · 2.761 sq mi
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Winston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,185. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 12% 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 $166,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,379
+17%since 2000
from 4,613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,948 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1,671 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+14%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Winston
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,185
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,939 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,945
+42%since 2000
from $13,299 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,200
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$654
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−18.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.6
+59%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(4,820)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(242)
Asian0.9%(51)
Other8.2%(444)
Diversity Score30.3%(1,632)
Diversity Score
30
+245%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winston, Oregon?

Winston, Oregon has about 5,379 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winston, Oregon?

The typical household in Winston, Oregon earns about $36,185 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 $166,200, and the typical rent is about $654 a month.

How educated are people in Winston, Oregon?

About 11.9% 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 20.4% 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 1,606 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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