Winchester, Illinois Population 2022
Winchester is a city located in Scott County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Scott County. With a 2020 population of 1,570, it is the 551st largest city in Illinois and the 12294th largest city in the United States. Winchester is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,574 in 2020. Spanning over 1 miles, Winchester has a population density of 1,391 people per square mile.
The average household income in Winchester is $65,563 with a poverty rate of 15.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $539 per month, and the median house value is $91,400. The median age in Winchester is 39.5 years, 38.7 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
Winchester Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winchesterwas:
- White: 98.31%
- Other race: 0.82%
- Black or African American: 0.58%
- Two or more races: 0.29%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,688 | 98.31% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.58% |
| Some Other Race | 14 | 0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 0.29% |
Winchester Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 670 | 2.56 | 76.1 |
| Married | 349 | 2.99 | 88.8 |
| Male | 33 | 3.36 | 78.8 |
| Female | 85 | 3.93 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 203 | 1.12 | 68 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 2.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 581 | 49.40% |
| Some College | 168 | 14.29% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 4.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 16.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 107 | 9.10% |
Winchester Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Other Race | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 7 | 4 |
| White | 1,152 | 1,092 | 289 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
Winchester Language by Age
Winchester Language
97.86% of Winchester residents speak only English, while 2.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.63% of the population.
15.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.05%
Male Poverty Rate
17.01%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Winchester
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winchester is White, with 15.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winchester is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.29%.
Winchester Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Winchester Married by Age and Sex
Winchester Marriage
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.
Winchester Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 7.17% |
| Black | 10 | 100.00% |
Winchester Veterans by Education
7.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
91.21%
Born in Winchester
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.24% of Winchester residents were born in the United States, with 91.21% having been born in Illinois. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,593 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,591 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 1,589 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 1,587 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 1,585 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 1,583 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 1,581 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 1,579 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2018 | 1,577 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2019 | 1,575 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2020 | 1,574 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,572 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 1,570 | -2 | -0.13% |