Winters city, California Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Winters city, California Demographics
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As of 2026, Winters city, California has a total population of 7,453, the 558th largest city in California, with a median household income of $132,650, which is 38% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.2%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 38% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in California.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

Winters city Quick Facts

Population 7,453

Median Household Income $132,650

Median Home Value $598,700

Poverty Rate 6.2%

Unemployment Rate 2.2%

Median Age 37.3 years

Homeownership Rate 67.9%

Affordability Ratio 4.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

High School Graduation Rate 87.1%

Diversity Index 53/100

Population 7,453 558th of 1,577

Median Income $132,650 top 20%

Poverty Rate 6.2% 50% lower national

Median Home Value $598,700 average

How Winters city Compares

Median Household Income

Winters city

$132,650

$96,334

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Winters city

$598,700

$695,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.4%

$25K-$50K 7.1%

$50K-$100K 26.6%

$100K+ 53.9%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4% | National: 5.2%

71.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.9%

Renter 32.1%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.8%

18-34

25.2%

35-54

28.3%

55-74

19.6%

75+

5.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 69 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Winters city Rankings in California

#558 Population of 1,577

#253 Median Income of 1,577

#677 Education of 1,577

#588 Home Value of 1,577

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Cities Similar to Winters city

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
California Polytechnic State University CDP	7,529	N/A	$518,800	73.9%	10.1%
Fairfax town	7,523	$131,875	$1,121,500	65.5%	11.5%
Contra Costa Centre CDP	7,127	$127,910	$724,500	71.5%	9.8%
Cotati city	7,533	$112,841	$702,500	39.8%	8.0%
Ladera Heights CDP	7,249	$153,403	$1,593,500	55.4%	9.3%

Population Overview

Winters city is a small city located in California. The total population is 7,453. It ranks as the 558th most populous out of 1,577 cities and towns in California.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winters city is 37.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winters city is $132,650. This is 38% higher than the state median of $96,334. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 69% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $598,700. Housing costs are 14% lower than the state median of $695,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 55.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winters city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 47.7%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 15.0%.

Education

29.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 36.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winters city, California is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against California state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,577 Census-designated places in California. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Winters city, California?

Winters city, California has a population of 7,453 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Winters city, CA?

The median household income in Winters city is $132,650, which is 69% higher the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Winters city, CA?

The poverty rate in Winters city is 6.2%. This means approximately 464 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Winters city, California?

Winters city's population is 48.7% White, 0.5% Black, 47.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.4% Asian.

What is the median home value in Winters city, CA?

The median home value in Winters city is $598,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x.

How educated is Winters city, California?

29.8% of adults (25+) in Winters city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.