Winder city, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Winder city, Georgia Demographics
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As of 2026, Winder city, Georgia has a total population of 18,847, the 60th largest city in Georgia, with a median household income of $59,944, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.9%.

Winder city Quick Facts

Population 18,847

Median Household Income $59,944

Median Home Value $251,700

Poverty Rate 13.9%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 36.6 years

Homeownership Rate 66.8%

Affordability Ratio 4.2x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.8%

High School Graduation Rate 86.9%

Diversity Index 62/100

Population 18,847 60th of 670

Median Income $59,944 average

Poverty Rate 13.9% 12% higher national

Median Home Value $251,700 top 30%

How Winder city Compares

Median Household Income

Winder city

$59,944

$74,664

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Winder city

$251,700

$272,900

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 37.3%

$100K+ 24.7%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%

63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.8%

Renter 33.2%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.8%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

27.4%

55-74

19.7%

75+

5.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 64 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Winder city Rankings in Georgia

#60 Population of 670

#267 Median Income of 670

#256 Education of 670

#144 Home Value of 670

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Cities Similar to Winder city

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
St. Marys city	18,805	$67,271	$259,300	27.2%	20.4%
Conyers city	17,916	$58,141	$218,000	29.6%	8.9%
Thomasville city	18,720	$48,464	$196,500	26.3%	16.8%
Candler-McAfee CDP	21,316	$62,299	$239,400	28.1%	14.1%
Calhoun city	17,611	$51,439	$240,700	18.3%	18.7%

Population Overview

Winder city is a small city located in Georgia. The total population is 18,847. It ranks as the 60th most populous out of 670 cities and towns in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winder city is 36.6 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winder city is $59,944. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.9%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $251,700. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winder city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.2% vs 10.7%).

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winder city, Georgia 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 Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 670 Census-designated places in Georgia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Winder city, Georgia?

Winder city, Georgia has a population of 18,847 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Winder city, GA?

The median household income in Winder city is $59,944, which is 24% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Winder city, GA?

The poverty rate in Winder city is 13.9%. This means approximately 2,573 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Winder city, Georgia?

Winder city's population is 55.6% White, 19.3% Black, 16.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Winder city, GA?

The median home value in Winder city is $251,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

How educated is Winder city, Georgia?

20.8% of adults (25+) in Winder city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 8.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.