State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,312.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.47% (7)
Growth Since 2010
-7.03% (-112)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Winchester, Illinois Population 2021
1,481
Winchester is a city located in Scott County Illinois. It is also the county seat of Scott County. With a 2020 population of 1,481, it is the 545th largest city in Illinois and the 8757th largest city in the United States . Winchester is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually but its population has decreased by -7.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,593 in 2010. Winchester reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Winchester has a population density of 1,312 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Winchester, Illinois is 1,481 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,467.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,593.
Winchester, Illinois Population 2021
| 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% |
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Winchester Population by Race
Winchester Population Pyramid $2021
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Winchester Population by Age
Winchester Households and Families
| 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
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Winchester Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Winchester Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Winchester Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Winchester Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,000
Average Earnings
$39,550
Average Male
$26,992
Average Female
Winchester Earnings by Educational Attainment
Winchester Language by Age
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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.
Winchester Language
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 White, with 13.72% 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 Poverty
Winchester Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Winchester Marital Status
Winchester Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 7.66% |
| Native American | 6 | 100.00% |
| Black | 3 | 100.00% |
Winchester Veterans by Race
Winchester Veterans by Education
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9.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
Winchester Veterans by Education
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65.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Winchester Employment by Age
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Winchester Employment by Race
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Winchester Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Winchester Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |