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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Winchester Metro

Winchester, VA-WV · 3 counties · 128,472 residents · 1,062.73 sq mi
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Winchester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,856. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $230,995.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128,472
+25%since 2000
from 102,997 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 97 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+6%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
78K97K115K134K153K1990201020202024Winchester
2024146K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,856
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,058 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,736
+30%since 2000
from $19,725 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,995
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $104,815 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+71%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(94,110)
Black4%(4,156)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2,643)
Asian0.8%(792)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.7%(18,192)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(108,821)
Black4.7%(6,075)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(9,451)
Asian1.3%(1,608)
Other1.7%(2,160)
Diversity Score33.8%(43,422)
Diversity Score
34
+91%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

WinchesterCENTRAL28,272
What's inside

3 component counties

Frederick CountyCENTRAL99,955WinchesterCENTRAL28,272Hampshire County24,105
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winchester, VA-WV?

Winchester, VA-WV has about 128,472 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winchester, VA-WV?

The typical household in Winchester, VA-WV earns about $52,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winchester, VA-WV expensive?

In Winchester, VA-WV, the median home is worth about $230,995, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Winchester, VA-WV?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Winchester, VA-WV hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester, VA-WV?

About 11.3% of people in Winchester, VA-WV live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winchester, VA-WV grown since 1990?

Yes, Winchester, VA-WV has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44,304 residents, a change of about 53 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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