Winder is a city located in Barrow County Georgia. Winder has a 2024 population of 20,097. It is also the county seat of Barrow County. Winder is currently growing at a rate of 2.18% annually and its population has increased by 9.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,385 in 2020.
The average household income in Winder is $77,293 with a poverty rate of 13.92%. The median age in Winder is 36.6 years: 35.6 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winder was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,210 | 59.48% |
| Black or African American | 3,686 | 19.56% |
| Two or more races | 2,337 | 12.4% |
| Other race | 1,045 | 5.54% |
| Asian | 497 | 2.64% |
| Native American | 72 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,116 | 2.6 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 3,168 | 3.24 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 2,569 | 1.27 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Female | 975 | 3.53 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Male | 404 | 3.89 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,076 | 8.39% |
| Associates Degree | 1,201 | 9.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,624 | 12.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,047 | 8.17% |
| High School Graduate | 4,185 | 32.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 604 | 4.71% |
| Some College | 3,082 | 24.04% |
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 | 7,779 | 7,228 | 1,842 |
| Black | 2,467 | 2,064 | 390 |
| Hispanic | 1,709 | 1,071 | 250 |
| 2+ Races | 1,003 | 828 | 97 |
| Other Race | 646 | 271 | 0 |
| Asian | 396 | 332 | 135 |
| Native American | 67 | 52 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 34.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,591 | $52,461 | $54,663 |
| Graduate Degree | $76,250 | $59,931 | $88,125 |
| High School Graduate | $38,968 | $48,882 | $30,201 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,563 | $35,451 | $20,197 |
| Overall | $43,476 | $48,268 | $40,374 |
| Some College | $42,046 | $48,351 | $36,911 |
$43,476
Average Earnings
$48,268
Average Male
$40,374
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.23% of Winder residents speak only English, while 16.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,295 | 1,248 | 12.12% |
| Black | 3,598 | 712 | 19.79% |
| Hispanic | 3,056 | 475 | 15.54% |
| Other | 1,045 | 202 | 19.33% |
| Multiple | 2,255 | 160 | 7.1% |
| Asian | 497 | 44 | 8.85% |
13.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.89%
Male Poverty Rate
14.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winder is Black, with 19.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winder is Multiple, with 7.1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.54% |
| High School | 14.9% |
| Some College | 10.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.09% |
| Female Employed | 6.68% |
| Male Employed | 4.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,613 | $90,335 |
| Households | $59,944 | $77,293 |
| Married Families | $91,099 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,651 | $47,156 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,000
Number of Veterans
959
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 334 |
| Second Gulf War | 256 |
| First Gulf War | 189 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 302 |
| 65 to 74 | 218 |
| 35 to 54 | 203 |
| 18 to 34 | 142 |
| 55 to 64 | 135 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 764 | 8.68% |
| Black | 151 | 5.59% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 19 | 4.58% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
54.48%
Born in Winder
90.56%
Native Born
9.44%
Foreign Born
5.02%
Non Citizen
4.43%
Naturalized
90.56% of Winder residents were born in the United States, with 54.48% having been born in Georgia. 5.02% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,237 | 428 | 1.96% |
| 2028 | 21,809 | 428 | 2% |
| 2027 | 21,381 | 428 | 2.04% |
| 2026 | 20,953 | 428 | 2.09% |
| 2025 | 20,525 | 428 | 2.13% |
| 2024 | 20,097 | 428 | 2.18% |
| 2023 | 19,669 | 292 | 1.51% |
| 2022 | 19,377 | 416 | 2.19% |
| 2021 | 18,961 | 576 | 3.13% |
| 2020 | 18,385 | 369 | 2.05% |
| 2019 | 18,016 | 911 | 5.33% |
| 2018 | 17,105 | 870 | 5.36% |
| 2017 | 16,235 | 600 | 3.84% |
| 2016 | 15,635 | 373 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 15,262 | 247 | 1.65% |
| 2014 | 15,015 | 229 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 14,786 | 296 | 2.04% |
| 2012 | 14,490 | -16 | -0.11% |
| 2011 | 14,506 | 52 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 14,454 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,201 | 2,828 | 38.36% |
| 1990 | 7,373 | 668 | 9.96% |
| 1980 | 6,705 | 100 | 1.51% |
| 1970 | 6,605 | 1,050 | 18.9% |
| 1960 | 5,555 | 951 | 20.66% |
| 1950 | 4,604 | 630 | 15.85% |
| 1940 | 3,974 | 691 | 21.05% |
| 1930 | 3,283 | -52 | -1.56% |
| 1920 | 3,335 | -18,902 | -85% |