Winchester is a city located in Scott County Illinois. Winchester has a 2024 population of 1,469. It is also the county seat of Scott County. Winchester is currently declining at a rate of -1.67% annually and its population has decreased by -6.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,569 in 2020.
The average household income in Winchester is $59,328 with a poverty rate of 20.51%. The median age in Winchester is 39.7 years: 38.6 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winchester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,476 | 95.78% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 3.96% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 636 | 2.42 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 269 | 3.03 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 222 | 1.1 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 125 | 3.34 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Male | 20 | 3.15 | 45 | 55 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 5.71% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 3.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 13.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 83 | 8.31% |
| High School Graduate | 526 | 52.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 1% |
| Some College | 155 | 15.52% |
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 | 977 | 910 | 203 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 18 | 13 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 72.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $37,917 | $47,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,000 | $53,750 | $58,333 |
| High School Graduate | $28,700 | $36,250 | $22,891 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $13,571 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,250 | $34,205 | $28,534 |
| Some College | $30,156 | $32,679 | $29,038 |
$31,250
Average Earnings
$34,205
Average Male
$28,534
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.52% of Winchester residents speak only English, while 1.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,476 | 316 | 21.41% |
20.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.79%
Male Poverty Rate
23.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winchester is White, with 21.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winchester is White, with 21.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.4% |
| Some College | 18.42% |
| High School | 13.31% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 11.08% |
| Male Employed | 8.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,125 | $70,834 |
| Households | $51,667 | $59,328 |
| Married Families | $80,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,900 | $35,345 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
56
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56 | 5.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
89.88%
Born in Winchester
99.68%
Native Born
0.32%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.32%
Naturalized
99.68% of Winchester residents were born in the United States, with 89.88% having been born in Illinois. 0% 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 | 1,344 | -25 | -1.83% |
| 2028 | 1,369 | -25 | -1.79% |
| 2027 | 1,394 | -25 | -1.76% |
| 2026 | 1,419 | -25 | -1.73% |
| 2025 | 1,444 | -25 | -1.7% |
| 2024 | 1,469 | -25 | -1.67% |
| 2023 | 1,494 | -20 | -1.32% |
| 2022 | 1,514 | -26 | -1.69% |
| 2021 | 1,540 | -29 | -1.85% |
| 2020 | 1,569 | 94 | 6.37% |
| 2019 | 1,475 | 7 | 0.48% |
| 2018 | 1,468 | -10 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 1,478 | -21 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 1,499 | -19 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 1,518 | -17 | -1.11% |
| 2014 | 1,535 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 1,548 | -25 | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 1,573 | 18 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 1,555 | -30 | -1.89% |
| 2010 | 1,585 | 0 | 0% |