City profile · Georgia · Census ACS 2023

Winder, GA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Winder - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

18,847
Residents
$59,944
Median income
$251,700
Median home
$1,820
Median rent (state)

Winder - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Winder places in the 35th percentile for household income and the 50th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

35th
percentile, household income
56th
percentile, home value
76th
percentile, median rent
50th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Winder, GA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 18,847 residents in Winder, a small town within Georgia. Winder households earn a median of $59,944 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 10.4%. Winder's housing stock carries a median value of $251,700, and the median resident age is 36.6 years. Educational attainment runs 20.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 60.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 318 residential building permits were authorized in Winder (Building Boom), up 165% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Winder reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1371.9 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 61.3°F with 50.9 inches of precipitation per year and 0.5 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Georgia run below the national norm: the state registers 96.3 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,820 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Georgia's average monthly utility costs around $225 (state average). Workers in Winder report an average commute of 30.9 minutes, with 79.4% driving alone and 5.9% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 45.6 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

18,847 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Georgia

Median Household Income

$59,944 /yr

Poverty 10.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

96.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Georgia average

How does Winder compare to other US cities?

Where Winder sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 35% higher than other cities
Home value 56% pricier than other cities
Median rent 76% pricier than other cities
Safety 50% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Georgia and the picture shifts: Winder ranks #63 of 165 Georgia cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Winder against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Georgia only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Georgia-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Winder toward the top of Georgia's cities

Among the 638 Georgia cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Winder ranks #1 - the 76th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Winder only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#260 of 610
57th percentile in Georgia
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 638
76th percentile in Georgia
Median Home Value
#142 of 577
75th percentile in Georgia
Poverty Rate
#351 of 637
45th percentile in Georgia
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#250 of 638
60th percentile in Georgia

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Georgia only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

35thIncome percentile
50thSafety percentile

35th percentile nationally for median household income · 50th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Winder's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Winder's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 40 Avg. percentile National median
Winder's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Winder's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$251,700 44th percentile more affordable than 44% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Winder $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Winder, GA Winder, GA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Winder, GA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Winder, GA median $59,944/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Winder, GA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Winder, GA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
18,847
Median Income
$59,944
Median Home Value
$251,700
Median Age
36.6
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1371.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
198.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1173.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.3°F
Annual Precipitation
50.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.5"

Schools

Total Schools
11
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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18,000 residents19,000 residents20,000 residents21,000 residents22,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 18,368 residents 21,252 residents ▲ +15.7%
Winder's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
318
housing units authorized
Single-Family
251
detached homes
Multifamily
67
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
16.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 120
2020 222
2021 225
2022 80
2023 321
2024 318

Permit volume increased 165% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
30.9 minutes
Drive Alone
79.4%
Carpool
12.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
5.9%
Other
1.1%

Based on 8,533 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Georgia - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$125
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Georgia state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Georgia state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Winder sits in

Cost of Living Index
96.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,820/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
45.6 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Georgia

St. Marys
18,805 people
Thomasville
18,720 people
Kingsland
19,101 people
North Decatur
18,460 people
Fayetteville
19,364 people
North Druid Hills
18,172 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Winder's 18,847 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

White Oak, OH
18,845 people
Pinole, CA
18,835 people
La Marque, TX
18,833 people
Gibsonton, FL
18,831 people
Lansdale, PA
18,865 people
Chowchilla, CA
18,876 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Winder's $59,944 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Abbotsford, WI
$59,943 median income
Basin, WY
$59,941 median income
Hilliard, FL
$59,949 median income
Merced, CA
$59,938 median income
Waterbury, VT
$59,934 median income
Belleville, MI
$59,929 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Winder, GA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Winder, GA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 59.5% 19.6% 12.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.2% White 59.5% Black or African American 19.6% Asian 2.6% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.5% Two or more races 12.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Winder compares to nearby Georgia cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Winder (this city) 18,847 $59,944
St. Marys 18,805 $67,271
Thomasville 18,720 $48,464
Kingsland 19,101 $80,395
Census ACS 5-year FIPS GA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Winder, GA?

What is the population of Winder, GA? +

The population of Winder, GA stands at 18,847 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Winder, GA? +

Winder households earn a median of $59,944 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Winder? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Winder; the closest available measure is the Georgia state average, a cost of living index of 96.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Georgia vary by metro area.

Is Winder, GA safe? +

Winder has a total crime rate of 1371.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Winder, GA? +

The median home value in Winder is $251,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Winder? +

The average annual temperature in Winder runs 61.3°F, 50.9 inches of precipitation, and 0.5 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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