Town · West Virginia
Winfield, West Virginia
Winfield, town, in Putnam County, West Virginia. Winfield had 2,381 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,393 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,918 (±654). GEOID 5487988.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,381
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,393 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,918 ±654
Median household income
$103,276
±$34,475 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $59,608
Median home value
$257,100
±$37,403 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $162,600
Median gross rent
$1,009
±$340 (90% margin)
West Virginia: $872
Where is Winfield and what county is it in?
Winfield is a town in Putnam County, West Virginia. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 1,015 residents per square mile in 2020.
Winfield is in the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 8 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 Winfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,381 people lived in Winfield on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than West Virginia's (−1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,393 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,918 (±654).
| Measure | Winfield | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,918 ±654 | 57,177 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,072 ±216 | 23,251 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.40 | 2.45 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,166 ±220 | 24,963 | no clear change |
Winfield's population since 2000
From 1,858 in 2000 to 2,381 in 2025: up 28.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Winfield 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 Winfield?
The median resident of Winfield is 41.8 years old; 28.5% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.1%.
| Measure | Winfield | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 ±6.0 | 42.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.5% ±6.9 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±4.6 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 49.5% ±5.6 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% ±2.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.5% ±6.0 pts | 93.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±3.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.3% ±5.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.9% ±4.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±2.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±5.8 pts | 13.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.0% ±5.5 pts | 5.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.3% ±5.9 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.8% ±9.4 pts | 29.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.7% ±6.7 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.7% ±5.7 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1% ±5.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Winfield earn?
Half of Winfield's 1,072 households earn less than $103,276 a year (±$34,475), against $79,527 in Putnam County and $59,608 in West Virginia. In 2015-2019 it was $97,066 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Winfield | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $103,276 ±$34,475 | $79,527 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $114,900 ±$21,109 | $101,714 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,786 ±$8,009 | $41,822 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.9% ±11.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.4% ±26.4 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.5% ±5.3 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% ±5.4 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.1% ±4.0 pts | 87.8% | – |
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 Winfield?
Owners occupy 75.0% of Winfield's occupied homes and renters 25.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $257,100 by its owner (±$37,403). The median renter pays $1,009 a month including utilities, and 38.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winfield | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $257,100 ±$37,403 | $223,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,009 ±$340 | $952 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.2% ±22.7 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,896 ±$135 | $1,528 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.0% ±11.0 pts | 81.8% | −12.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.0% ±11.0 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Housing units | 1,166 ±220 | 24,963 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.0% ±9.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.2% ±8.2 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% ±4.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4% ±2.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±3.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±3.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
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 Winfield building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units in Winfield in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 13.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.2 across West Virginia.
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 Winfield work and get to work?
72.7% of Winfield's workers drive alone and 18.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.6 minutes.
| Measure | Winfield | Putnam County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2% ±7.2 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±1.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.7% ±8.6 pts | 79.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 5.9% ±6.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.6% ±7.3 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.6 min ±2.7 | 27.3 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 Winfield?
No census tract lies mostly in Winfield; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 204Putnam County | 7,166 | $84,669 |
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 Winfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Winfield compare with other places in West Virginia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Winfield is the 7,062nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 50th-most populous of 230 in West Virginia.
Winfield ranks 3rd of 138 places in West Virginia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 50th | 230 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 30th | 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 91st | 146 |
| Median household income | 3rd | 138 |
| Per capita income | 20th | 144 |
| Median home value | 11th | 142 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd | 123 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15th | 135 |
| Median age | 82nd | 146 |
| Owner-occupied share | 52nd | 146 |
| Work from home | 5th | 53 |
| Travel time to work | 60th | 145 |
Winfield's figures with every place in West Virginia (CSV)
Every place in West Virginia, sortable · Compare Winfield 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 Winfield?
21 of the 57 figures for Winfield 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 Winfield 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 Winfield.