City · Kentucky
Winchester, Kentucky
Winchester, city, in Clark County, Kentucky. Winchester had 19,514 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,134 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,213 (±32). GEOID 2183676.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,514
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,134 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,213 ±32
Median household income
$54,378
±$3,710 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$188,300
±$13,917 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$916
±$35 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Winchester and what county is it in?
Winchester is a city in Clark County, Kentucky. It covers 9.2 square miles of land, 2,073 residents per square mile in 2020.
Winchester is in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 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 Winchester, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,514 people lived in Winchester on July 1, 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 19,134 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,213 (±32).
| Measure | Winchester | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,213 ±32 | 37,192 | +784 |
| Households | 8,551 ±267 | 15,055 | +838 |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.07 | 2.44 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 9,538 ±246 | 16,418 | +965 |
Winchester's population since 2000
From 16,724 in 2000 to 19,514 in 2025: up 16.7%. 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 40.1 years old; 20.5% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.7%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Winchester | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 ±1.3 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.5% ±1.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±1.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 47.6% ±1.5 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% ±1.6 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.8% ±1.8 pts | 88.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±1.4 pts | 2.8% | −2.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2% ±1.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 23.5% ±2.9 pts | 20.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9% ±1.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7% ±2.2 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.4% ±3.4 pts | 22.9% | +4.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±2.0 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.3% ±3.3 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 8,551 households earn less than $54,378 a year (±$3,710), against $64,348 in Clark County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $55,070 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winchester | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,378 ±$3,710 | $64,348 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,104 ±$6,175 | $91,280 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,859 ±$2,830 | $37,681 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.3% ±2.9 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.6% ±7.2 pts | 19.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.4% ±3.1 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±2.2 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.5% ±2.7 pts | 90.9% | – |
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 60.5% of Winchester's occupied homes and renters 39.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $188,300 by its owner (±$13,917). The median renter pays $916 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winchester | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $188,300 ±$13,917 | $205,800 | +$30,525 |
| Median gross rent | $916 ±$35 | $938 | +$57 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5% ±8.4 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,292 ±$81 | $1,391 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.5% ±3.8 pts | 70.7% | +6.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.5% ±3.8 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 9,538 ±246 | 16,418 | +965 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±2.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3% ±3.9 pts | 71.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±2.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.0% ±2.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 12.5% ±3.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
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?
74.6% of Winchester's workers drive alone and 13.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Winchester | Clark County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.4% ±3.0 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | −3.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±4.7 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±2.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.5% ±3.6 pts | 12.3% | +10.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.9 min ±1.6 | 24.2 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?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Winchester, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $40,839 (Tract 202.01) to $59,509 (Tract 201.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.01Clark County | 5,028 | $59,070 |
| Tract 201.05Clark County | 4,062 | $59,509 |
| Tract 202.02Clark County | 4,002 | $59,133 |
| Tract 202.01Clark County | 3,178 | $40,839 |
| Tract 201.06Clark County | 3,533 | $43,144 |
| Tract 206Clark County | 5,511 | $68,333 |
| Tract 201.03Clark County | 3,525 | $79,271 |
| Tract 205Clark County | 2,886 | $110,574 |
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 Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Winchester is the 1,982nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 20th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Winchester ranks 121st of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 20th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 92nd | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th | 232 |
| Median household income | 121st | 230 |
| Per capita income | 93rd | 232 |
| Median home value | 94th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 89th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 121st | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 112th | 223 |
| Median age | 88th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 103rd | 229 |
| Work from home | 53rd | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 116th | 232 |
Winchester's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, 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?
10 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.