City · California
Winters, California
Winters, city, in Yolo County, California. Winters had 8,214 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 15.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,115 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,583 (±20). GEOID 0686034.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,214
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,115 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,583 ±20
Median household income
$122,951
±$34,578 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$633,900
±$33,297 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,568
±$274 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Winters and what county is it in?
Winters is a city in Yolo County, California. It covers 2.9 square miles of land, 2,424 residents per square mile in 2020.
Winters is in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Winters, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,214 people lived in Winters on July 1, 2025, up 15.6% since 2020, while California shrank 0.5%. The 2020 Census counted 7,115 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,583 (±20).
| Measure | Winters | Yolo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,583 ±20 | 220,564 | +386 |
| Households | 2,462 ±189 | 76,693 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.07 ±0.23 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,564 ±190 | 82,447 | no clear change |
Winters's population since 2000
From 6,125 in 2000 to 8,214 in 2025: up 34.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Winters as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Winters?
The median resident of Winters is 36.2 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 46.8%. 18.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Winters | Yolo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 ±2.9 | 32.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% ±2.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±2.8 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Male | 52.7% ±3.8 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 46.8% ±7.4 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.5% ±7.4 pts | 41.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 14.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.0% ±6.0 pts | 21.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 39.6% ±6.2 pts | 36.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 10.7% ±2.3 pts | 11.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±5.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5% ±5.2 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.7% ±6.9 pts | 44.8% | +10.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8% ±4.0 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±7.8 pts | 81.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Winters earn?
Half of Winters's 2,462 households earn less than $122,951 a year (±$34,578), against $91,752 in Yolo County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 it was $107,132 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winters | Yolo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,951 ±$34,578 | $91,752 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $137,096 ±$19,490 | $123,254 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,884 ±$5,760 | $43,733 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% ±4.4 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.6% ±7.1 pts | 12.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7% ±3.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% ±3.9 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4% ±4.7 pts | 92.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Winters?
Owners occupy 70.3% of Winters's occupied homes and renters 29.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $633,900 by its owner (±$33,297). The median renter pays $1,568 a month including utilities, and 25.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winters | Yolo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $633,900 ±$33,297 | $620,700 | +$143,099 |
| Median gross rent | $1,568 ±$274 | $1,857 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.0% ±12.3 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,812 ±$305 | $2,731 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.3% ±5.5 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.7% ±5.5 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,564 ±190 | 82,447 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.3% ±6.0 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.4% ±2.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.8% ±2.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8% ±4.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.9% ±3.7 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.3% ±3.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Winters building?
Builders took permits for 38 new housing units in Winters in 2025 (38 in single-family houses), 4.6 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Winters work and get to work?
70.0% of Winters's workers drive alone and 15.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Winters | Yolo County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.2% ±4.6 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±2.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.0% ±9.1 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±3.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.6% ±7.9 pts | 18.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.9 min ±3.0 | 24.0 min | −11.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Winters?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Winters, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $123,750 (Tract 113.03) to $130,192 (Tract 113.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 113.02Yolo County | 3,769 | $130,192 |
| Tract 113.03Yolo County | 1,615 | $123,750 |
| Tract 113.04Yolo County | 1,614 | $114,219 |
| Tract 113.01Yolo County | 2,236 | $83,257 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Winters) · Census block assignment files
How does Winters compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Winters is the 3,684th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 392nd-most populous of 483 in California.
Winters ranks 266th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 392nd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 6th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 536th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 266th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 460th | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 507th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 669th | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 534th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 484th | 988 |
| Median age | 727th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 440th | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 423rd | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 839th | 1,069 |
Winters's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Winters with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Winters?
12 of the 57 figures for Winters on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Winters are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Winters.