Winchester is a city located in Clark County Kentucky. Winchester has a 2024 population of 19,283. It is also the county seat of Clark County. Winchester is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,167 in 2020.
The average household income in Winchester is $70,878 with a poverty rate of 19.47%. The median age in Winchester is 37.6 years: 34.1 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 | 16,644 | 87.23% |
| Black or African American | 1,243 | 6.51% |
| Two or more races | 728 | 3.82% |
| Other race | 233 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 232 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 8,036 | 2.33 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Non Family | 3,408 | 1.2 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 3,049 | 3.11 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Female | 1,028 | 3.38 | 47 | 53 |
| Male | 551 | 3.08 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 907 | 6.96% |
| Associates Degree | 1,119 | 8.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,609 | 12.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 657 | 5.04% |
| High School Graduate | 4,834 | 37.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 789 | 6.06% |
| Some College | 3,115 | 23.91% |
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 | 11,219 | 9,882 | 2,143 |
| Black | 902 | 862 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 464 | 154 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 273 | 264 | 63 |
| Asian | 194 | 194 | 0 |
| Other Race | 91 | 32 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,952 | $61,719 | $31,136 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,667 | $80,114 | $56,823 |
| High School Graduate | $33,120 | $42,169 | $24,859 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,408 | $19,667 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,727 | $50,214 | $27,786 |
| Some College | $31,475 | $51,891 | $26,486 |
$33,727
Average Earnings
$50,214
Average Male
$27,786
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.97% of Winchester residents speak only English, while 4.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,693 | 2,702 | 17.22% |
| Hispanic | 873 | 618 | 70.79% |
| Black | 1,191 | 161 | 13.52% |
| Multiple | 722 | 125 | 17.31% |
| Other | 233 | 107 | 45.92% |
| Asian | 232 | 67 | 28.88% |
19.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.25%
Male Poverty Rate
21.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winchester is Hispanic, with 70.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winchester is Black, with 13.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.15% |
| High School | 18.84% |
| Some College | 9.3% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 16% |
| Male Employed | 11.02% |
| Female Employed | 7.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,500 | $84,860 |
| Households | $50,982 | $70,878 |
| Married Families | $84,708 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,410 | $43,626 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,041
Number of Veterans
886
Male Veterans
155
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 309 |
| Second Gulf War | 216 |
| First Gulf War | 180 |
| Korea | 76 |
| World War II | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 309 |
| 55 to 64 | 253 |
| 65 to 74 | 221 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
| 35 to 54 | 129 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 860 | 6.52% |
| Black | 181 | 18.97% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
73.13%
Born in Winchester
97.19%
Native Born
2.81%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
1.3%
Naturalized
97.19% of Winchester residents were born in the United States, with 73.13% having been born in Kentucky. 1.51% 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 | 19,428 | 29 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 19,399 | 29 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 19,370 | 29 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 19,341 | 29 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 19,312 | 29 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 19,283 | 29 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 19,254 | 144 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 19,110 | 31 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 19,079 | -88 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 19,167 | 583 | 3.14% |
| 2019 | 18,584 | 20 | 0.11% |
| 2018 | 18,564 | 122 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 18,442 | 22 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 18,420 | 77 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 18,343 | 9 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 18,334 | 26 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 18,308 | -79 | -0.43% |
| 2012 | 18,387 | 118 | 0.65% |
| 2011 | 18,269 | -95 | -0.52% |
| 2010 | 18,364 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,724 | 925 | 5.85% |
| 1990 | 15,799 | 583 | 3.83% |
| 1980 | 15,216 | 1,814 | 13.54% |
| 1970 | 13,402 | 3,215 | 31.56% |
| 1960 | 10,187 | 961 | 10.42% |
| 1950 | 9,226 | 632 | 7.35% |
| 1940 | 8,594 | 361 | 4.38% |
| 1930 | 8,233 | -100 | -1.2% |
| 1920 | 8,333 | 1,177 | 16.45% |
| 1910 | 7,156 | 1,192 | 19.99% |
| 1900 | 5,964 | 1,445 | 31.98% |
| 1890 | 4,519 | -14,909 | -76.74% |