Winchester city, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Winchester city, Virginia Demographics
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As of 2026, Winchester city, Virginia has a total population of 27,981, the 41st largest city in Virginia, with a median household income of $64,648, which is 29% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.3%.

Winchester city Quick Facts

Population 27,981

Median Household Income $64,648

Median Home Value $325,900

Poverty Rate 19.3%

Unemployment Rate 5.9%

Median Age 36.7 years

Homeownership Rate 41.9%

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.6%

High School Graduation Rate 86.5%

Diversity Index 55/100

Population 27,981 41st of 681

Median Income $64,648 average

Poverty Rate 19.3% 55% higher national

Median Home Value $325,900 above average

How Winchester city Compares

Median Household Income

Winchester city

$64,648

$90,974

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Winchester city

$325,900

$360,700

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.2%

$25K-$50K 17.0%

$50K-$100K 35.3%

$100K+ 28.5%

Employment

5.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3% | National: 5.2%

66.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 41.9%

Renter 58.1%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.4%

18-34

24.6%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

21.7%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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

State average: 60 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Winchester city Rankings in Virginia

#41 Population of 681

#333 Median Income of 681

#287 Education of 681

#211 Home Value of 681

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Cities Similar to Winchester city

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Staunton city	25,765	$62,586	$239,300	35.1%	12.6%
Salem city	25,477	$66,716	$244,800	31.1%	10.9%
Fredericksburg city	28,383	$85,368	$461,500	46.8%	16.4%
Cave Spring CDP	26,014	$85,314	$296,700	50.4%	6.7%
Bailey's Crossroads CDP	25,458	$84,241	$398,200	44.4%	21.7%

Population Overview

Winchester city is a mid-sized community located in Virginia, within Winchester city. The total population is 27,981. It ranks as the 41st most populous out of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winchester city is 36.7 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winchester city is $64,648. This is 29% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.3%. This is 95% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $325,900. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 41.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% lower than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winchester city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 62.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.1%. The Black or African American population (8.8%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (20.1% vs 10.7%). The Asian population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winchester city, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Winchester city, Virginia?

Winchester city, Virginia has a population of 27,981 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Winchester city, VA?

The median household income in Winchester city is $64,648, which is 18% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Winchester city, VA?

The poverty rate in Winchester city is 19.3%. This means approximately 5,182 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Winchester city, Virginia?

Winchester city's population is 62.7% White, 8.8% Black, 20.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.3% Asian.

What is the median home value in Winchester city, VA?

The median home value in Winchester city is $325,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x.

How educated is Winchester city, Virginia?

31.6% of adults (25+) in Winchester city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 13.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.