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Winchester

Tennessee · 8,530 residents · 10.725 sq mi
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Winchester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,046. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 16% 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 $114,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,530
+16%since 2000
from 7,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
795 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+2%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,046
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,829
+32%since 2000
from $16,533 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$589
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−30.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+45%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(6,143)
Black12.3%(900)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(165)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score33%(2,421)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(6,986)
Black11.1%(944)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(299)
Asian1.3%(111)
Other3.8%(328)
Diversity Score42%(3,580)
Diversity Score
42
+27%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.9%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, Tennessee?

Winchester, Tennessee has about 8,530 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, Tennessee?

The typical household in Winchester, Tennessee earns about $34,046 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, Tennessee expensive?

In Winchester, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $114,900, and the typical rent is about $589 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, Tennessee?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, Tennessee?

About 15.3% of people in Winchester, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,225 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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