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Winston

Oregon · 5,625 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 $45,114. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,700. Households here earn about 31% less than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,625
+22%since 2000
from 4,613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.1
+21%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Winston
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56%(336)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(357)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146%(339)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(356)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.1%(289)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.7%(715)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(628)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.1%(626)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.3%(803)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7412.5%(703)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.6%(372)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(101)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,114
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,939 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,645
+85%since 2000
from $13,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+7%since 2009
from 3.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Winston on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(4,300)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(131)
Asian0.5%(24)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(4,734)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(313)
Asian1.2%(69)
Other4.1%(232)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican12.9%(704)
Puerto Rican1.2%(65)
Asian origin
Korean0.3%(17)
Chinese0.3%(15)
Ancestry
Irish22.8%(1,243)
German17.5%(951)
English12.7%(693)
American10.5%(574)
Italian4.7%(258)
Welsh4.4%(240)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(143)
Norwegian2.4%(132)
Dutch2.3%(126)
French1.9%(103)
Polish1.7%(90)
Hungarian1.6%(88)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.5%(84)
Russian1.2%(66)
Lithuanian0.8%(44)
British0.7%(38)
Czech0.3%(18)
Swedish0.2%(12)
Portuguese0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+84%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married34.4%(860)
Married48.2%(1,203)
Widowed2.9%(72)
Divorced14.5%(363)
Women 15+
Never married22.9%(541)
Married44.4%(1,051)
Widowed14%(331)
Divorced18.7%(443)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winston, Oregon?

Winston, Oregon has about 5,625 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winston, Oregon?

The typical household in Winston, Oregon earns about $45,114 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 $184,700, and the typical rent is about $919 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 12.3% 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 1,852 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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