2023 ACS Census Data · Population 27,981
Winchester city is a small county in Virginia with a population of 27,981. The median household income is $64,648, near the national median. The poverty rate is 19.3%, median home value is $325,900, and 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 31% above the national average.
Population
27,981
2023 estimate
Rank #1541 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,648
Household
Rank #1487 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$325,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #402 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
31.6%
Adults 25+
Rank #617 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
12.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
20.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
14% below Virginia avg·1% below national avg
Poverty Rate
49% below Virginia avg·29% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% above Virginia avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$36,073
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
19.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
17% above Virginia avg·56% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
14% above Virginia avg·40% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
41% below Virginia avg·43% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
41% below Virginia avg·51% below national avg
Housing Units
12,468
Households
11,255
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,754
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% above Virginia avg·31% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Virginia avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
9.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.6%
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