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Winlock

Washington · 1,472 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Winlock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,104. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 18% 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 $172,700. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,472
+26%since 2000
from 1,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,139 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 902 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+5%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9931K2K2K2K1990201020202024Winlock
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,104
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,320
+76%since 2000
from $13,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+15%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(1,014)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(100)
Asian0.8%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(262)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(1,062)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(224)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other7.2%(107)
Diversity Score50.2%(738)
Diversity Score
50
+123%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winlock, Washington?

Winlock, Washington has about 1,472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winlock, Washington?

The typical household in Winlock, Washington earns about $52,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winlock, Washington expensive?

In Winlock, Washington, the median home is worth about $172,700, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.

How educated are people in Winlock, Washington?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Winlock, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winlock, Washington?

About 15.8% of people in Winlock, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winlock, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Winlock, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 375 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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