Winter Gardens is a CDP located in San Diego County California. Winter Gardens has a 2024 population of 21,435. Winter Gardens is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually but its population has decreased by -5.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,785 in 2020.
The average household income in Winter Gardens is $103,312 with a poverty rate of 7.75%. The median age in Winter Gardens is 39.2 years: 39.2 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winter Gardens was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,737 | 73.81% |
| Other race | 2,922 | 13.71% |
| Two or more races | 1,615 | 7.58% |
| Asian | 544 | 2.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 274 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 111 | 0.52% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,435 | 2.84 | 61 | 39 |
| Married | 3,959 | 3.45 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Non Family | 1,969 | 1.31 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Female | 1,018 | 3.24 | 19.5 | 80.5 |
| Male | 489 | 3.28 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 977 | 6.78% |
| Associates Degree | 1,717 | 11.91% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,904 | 13.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 881 | 6.11% |
| High School Graduate | 4,420 | 30.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 449 | 3.11% |
| Some College | 4,067 | 28.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,095 | 9,488 | 2,216 |
| Hispanic | 3,493 | 2,748 | 376 |
| Other Race | 1,619 | 1,248 | 99 |
| 2+ Races | 712 | 567 | 147 |
| Asian | 375 | 335 | 105 |
| Islander | 127 | 127 | 13 |
| Black | 115 | 103 | 8 |
| Native American | 75 | 75 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,469 | $94,538 | $62,697 |
| Graduate Degree | $101,641 | $99,605 | $111,154 |
| High School Graduate | $46,000 | $58,063 | $30,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,292 | $48,285 | $26,705 |
| Overall | $55,991 | $62,759 | $41,809 |
| Some College | $54,672 | $63,221 | $40,086 |
$55,991
Average Earnings
$62,759
Average Male
$41,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.6% of Winter Gardens residents speak only English, while 22.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,847 | 878 | 6.34% |
| Hispanic | 5,950 | 577 | 9.7% |
| Other | 2,922 | 257 | 8.8% |
| Multiple | 1,615 | 213 | 13.19% |
| Asian | 543 | 76 | 14% |
| Black | 115 | 49 | 42.61% |
| Islander | 274 | 38 | 13.87% |
7.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.89%
Male Poverty Rate
8.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winter Gardens is Black, with 42.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winter Gardens is White, with 6.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.32% |
| Some College | 7.68% |
| High School | 6.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 6.6% |
| Female Employed | 4.01% |
| Male Employed | 3.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,083 | $114,708 |
| Households | $86,009 | $103,312 |
| Married Families | $108,726 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,594 | $65,482 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
53.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,403
Number of Veterans
1,215
Male Veterans
188
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 439 |
| First Gulf War | 431 |
| Second Gulf War | 411 |
| World War II | 50 |
| Korea | 47 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 480 |
| 55 to 64 | 412 |
| 75+ | 235 |
| 65 to 74 | 197 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,324 | 10.53% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 3.84% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 23 | 23.47% |
| Islander | 17 | 13.39% |
| Black | 13 | 11.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
63.67%
Born in Winter Gardens
88.04%
Native Born
11.96%
Foreign Born
4.16%
Non Citizen
7.8%
Naturalized
88.04% of Winter Gardens residents were born in the United States, with 63.67% having been born in California. 4.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,435 | 58 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 21,377 | 57 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 21,320 | -658 | -2.99% |
| 2021 | 21,978 | -807 | -3.54% |
| 2020 | 22,785 | -760 | -3.23% |
| 2019 | 23,545 | 457 | 1.98% |
| 2018 | 23,088 | 851 | 3.83% |
| 2017 | 22,237 | 982 | 4.62% |
| 2016 | 21,255 | 552 | 2.67% |
| 2015 | 20,703 | 357 | 1.75% |
| 2014 | 20,346 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2013 | 20,352 | -740 | -3.51% |
| 2012 | 21,092 | 949 | 4.71% |
| 2011 | 20,143 | -488 | -2.37% |
| 2010 | 20,631 | 0 | 0% |