Winchester, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Winchester city County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
27,981
Population
3,045/sq mi density
$64,648
Median Income
$36,073 per capita
$325,900
Home Value
$400,684 Zillow
$1,298
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
242
Violent Crime/100K
2,343 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$64,648 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$325,900 home value, $1,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
27,981
Census 2023
Population Density
3,045
per square mile
Land Area
9.3
square miles (24.0 km²)
Median Age
36.7 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 9.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 20.1% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
69%
Black
9.2%
Hispanic
20.1%
Asian
2.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 79.5% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 19.7% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
79.5%
Spanish
19.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
12.6%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
13.8%
6% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.6%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.4%
33% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.449
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 27,981 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,045 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 9.3 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.8% |
| Female | 50.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 69.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
Language
| English Only | 79.5% |
| Spanish | 19.7% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 12.6% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 13.8% |
| Health Insurance | 88.6% |
| Uninsured | 11.4% |
| Broadband Access | 86.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.449 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |