City · Indiana
Winchester, Indiana
Winchester, city, in Randolph County, Indiana. Winchester had 4,817 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,843 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,284 (±342). GEOID 1884752.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,817
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,843 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,284 ±342
Median household income
$52,439
±$8,930 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$97,600
±$3,810 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$756
±$144 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Winchester and what county is it in?
Winchester is a city in Randolph County, Indiana. It covers 3.5 square miles of land, 1,400 residents per square mile in 2020.
Winchester lies entirely within White River Township (Randolph County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Winchester, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,817 people lived in Winchester on July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while Indiana grew 2.8%. The 2020 Census counted 4,843 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,284 (±342).
| Measure | Winchester | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,284 ±342 | 24,387 | +545 |
| Households | 2,139 ±220 | 10,364 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.22 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,412 ±209 | 11,412 | no clear change |
Winchester's population since 2000
From 5,037 in 2000 to 4,817 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Winchester 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 Winchester?
The median resident of Winchester is 35.4 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.3%.
| Measure | Winchester | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.4 ±4.2 | 42.3 | −6.5 |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±3.5 pts | 22.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±3.3 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±3.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±1.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.8% ±2.5 pts | 90.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±2.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 25.3% ±4.7 pts | 20.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.6% ±6.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.8% ±2.8 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.1% ±4.2 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±1.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.1% ±6.7 pts | 87.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2% ±2.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
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 Winchester earn?
Half of Winchester's 2,139 households earn less than $52,439 a year (±$8,930), against $60,791 in Randolph County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $55,763 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winchester | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,439 ±$8,930 | $60,791 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,773 ±$4,759 | $76,259 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,476 ±$2,619 | $32,537 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3% ±7.0 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.6% ±16.1 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.9% ±5.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±2.3 pts | 93.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.7% ±4.3 pts | 86.3% | – |
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 Winchester?
Owners occupy 70.4% of Winchester's occupied homes and renters 29.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,600 by its owner (±$3,810). The median renter pays $756 a month including utilities, and 30.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winchester | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,600 ±$3,810 | $113,400 | +$11,451 |
| Median gross rent | $756 ±$144 | $723 | −$172 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.4% ±13.0 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,005 ±$96 | $1,092 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.4% ±6.8 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.6% ±6.8 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,412 ±209 | 11,412 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% ±5.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.2% ±6.6 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4% ±3.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±3.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.6% ±6.4 pts | 35.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±2.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
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 do people in Winchester work and get to work?
64.7% of Winchester's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Winchester | Randolph County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±5.3 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% ±2.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.7% ±8.4 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.9% ±6.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.3% ±3.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7% ±3.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.6 min ±3.2 | 24.3 min | no clear change |
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 Winchester?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Winchester, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $46,204 (Tract 9517) to $60,469 (Tract 9518).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9517Randolph County | 3,175 | $46,204 |
| Tract 9518Randolph County | 2,512 | $60,469 |
| Tract 9514Randolph County | 2,480 | $75,781 |
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 Winchester) · Census block assignment files
How does Winchester compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Winchester is the 4,997th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 129th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Winchester ranks 956th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 129th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 851st | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 218th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 956th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 1,005th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 1,027th | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 755th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 118th | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 908th | 1,029 |
| Median age | 882nd | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 823rd | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 308th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 1,078th | 1,088 |
Winchester's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Winchester 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 Winchester?
14 of the 57 figures for Winchester 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 Winchester 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 Winchester.