Winchester, Illinois Population 2022
Winchester is a city located in Scott County Illinois. Winchester has a 2020 population of 1,488. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Winchester is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually but its population has decreased by -6.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,585 in 2010.
The average household income in Winchester is $65,563 with a poverty rate of 13.20%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $499 per month, and the median house value is $86,200. 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: 96.23%
- Native American: 1.56%
- Two or more races: 1.35%
- Other race: 0.70%
- Black or African American: 0.16%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,786 | 96.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 | 1.56% |
| Two or More Races | 25 | 1.35% |
| Some Other Race | 13 | 0.70% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.16% |
Winchester Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 698 | 2.66 | 75.1 |
| Married | 342 | 3.26 | 90.9 |
| Non Family | 221 | 1.19 | 62.4 |
| Female | 110 | 3.58 | 51.8 |
| Male | 25 | 3.44 | 72 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 2.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 3.59% |
| High School Graduate | 596 | 46.56% |
| Some College | 226 | 17.66% |
| Associates Degree | 97 | 7.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 173 | 13.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 8.20% |
Winchester Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,247 | 1,173 | 264 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| Other Race | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 7 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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%.
$35,000
Average Earnings
$39,550
Average Male
$26,992
Average Female
Winchester Language by Age
Winchester Language
98.61% of Winchester residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.99% of the population.
13.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.55%
Male Poverty Rate
12.88%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Winchester
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winchester is White, with 13.72% 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 5.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.80%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.53%.
Winchester Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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 | 105 | 7.66% |
| Native American | 6 | 100.00% |
| Black | 3 | 100.00% |
Winchester Veterans by Education
9.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
90.57%
Born in Winchester
99.35%
Native Born
0.65%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.35% of Winchester residents were born in the United States, with 90.57% having been born in Illinois. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,488 | 7 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 1,481 | 7 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 1,474 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2019 | 1,467 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 1,460 | -17 | -1.15% |
| 2017 | 1,477 | -21 | -1.40% |
| 2016 | 1,498 | -18 | -1.19% |
| 2015 | 1,516 | -19 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 1,535 | -14 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 1,549 | -22 | -1.40% |
| 2012 | 1,571 | 16 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 1,555 | -30 | -1.89% |
| 2010 | 1,585 | 0.00% |