West Winfield, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 837, West Winfield's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

West Winfield is a small community located in New York, within Herkimer County. The total population is 837. It ranks as the 905th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Winfield is 39.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 39.8 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Winfield is $76,667. This is 11% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $151,300. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, West Winfield is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Winfield is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.3% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.4%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Winfield, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.