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Winchester, TN · 1 counties · 45,579 residents (2025 est.) · 554.497 sq mi
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Winchester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,494. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $236,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,990
+12%since 2000
from 39,270 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
79 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+11%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:45,579 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
34K37K39K42K45K1990201020202024Winchester
202444K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,494
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,044 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,060
+89%since 2000
from $17,987 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+1%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$236,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+68%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(35,877)
Black5.5%(2,145)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(620)
Asian0.4%(155)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(6,948)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(38,436)
Black4.9%(2,151)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,678)
Asian0.9%(410)
Other3%(1,315)
Diversity Score29%(12,743)
Segregation Score26.6%(11,715)
Diversity Score
29
+64%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
+13%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−80.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

WinchesterCENTRAL10,438
What's inside

1 component county

Franklin CountyCENTRAL45,579
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, TN?

Winchester, TN has about 43,990 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, TN?

The typical household in Winchester, TN earns about $63,494 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, TN expensive?

In Winchester, TN, the median home is worth about $236,900, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, TN?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, TN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, TN?

About 12.0% of people in Winchester, TN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, TN grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, TN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,265 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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