Winterstown, Pennsylvania Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Winterstown, Pennsylvania had a total population of 389, the 1470th largest borough in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $62,500, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 7.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Winterstown Quick Facts
How Winterstown Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 426 | 389 | -8.7% |
| Median household income | $61,429 | $62,500 | +1.7% |
| Median home value | $264,800 | $280,200 | +5.8% |
How Winterstown Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Winterstown Rankings in Pennsylvania
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Other Cities in York County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| York | 44,938 | $48,420 | 21.1% | $119,700 |
| Hanover | 16,584 | $61,293 | 14.5% | $212,800 |
| Weigelstown | 15,485 | $73,722 | 7.1% | $219,500 |
| Shiloh | 11,246 | $94,324 | 1.3% | $245,600 |
| East York | 9,388 | $88,021 | 6.3% | $232,700 |
| Parkville | 8,128 | $77,352 | 11.8% | $222,400 |
| Red Lion | 6,516 | $72,901 | 16.0% | $177,400 |
| West York | 5,092 | $80,995 | 12.0% | $123,600 |
| New Freedom | 5,066 | $120,037 | 4.0% | $370,900 |
| Spry | 4,909 | $82,723 | 9.4% | $225,100 |
Cities Similar to Winterstown
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blooming Valley | 390 | $63,750 | $164,000 | 11.4% | 6.4% |
| Pennwyn | 384 | N/A | $186,700 | 27.2% | 26.6% |
| Applewold | 385 | $61,250 | $189,100 | 30.8% | 15.1% |
| Forestville (Butler County) | 381 | N/A | $108,800 | 23.8% | 23.6% |
| Donaldson | 395 | $63,438 | $96,700 | 9.9% | 7.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 389, Winterstown'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
Winterstown is a small community located in Pennsylvania, within York County. The total population is 389. It ranks as the 1470th most populous out of 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania.
Age Demographics
The median age in Winterstown is 55.8 years. This is 36% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Winterstown is $62,500. This is 20% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.2%. This is 39% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $280,200. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $254,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x. 64.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 69.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Winterstown has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%.
Education
14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Winterstown, Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,991 Census-designated places in Pennsylvania. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Winterstown, Pennsylvania?
Winterstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 389 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Winterstown, PA?
The median household income in Winterstown is $62,500, which is 23% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Winterstown, PA?
The poverty rate in Winterstown is 7.2%. This means approximately 28 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Winterstown, Pennsylvania?
Winterstown's population is 95.9% White, 0.0% Black, 2.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Winterstown, PA?
The median home value in Winterstown is $280,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.5x.
How educated is Winterstown, Pennsylvania?
14.3% of adults (25+) in Winterstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.