Winchester, VA-WV

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

144,676

0.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Age

40.9

0.491% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

10.6%

1.08% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$82,413

3.77% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$322,600

7.14% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

69,078

1.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Winchester, VA-WV had a population of 145k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $82,413. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Winchester, VA-WV grew from 143,385 to 144,676, a 0.9% increase and its median household income grew from $79,416 to $82,413, a 3.77% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Winchester, VA-WV are White (Non-Hispanic) (78%), Other (Hispanic) (4.68%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.5%), White (Hispanic) (3.75%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.53%).

None of the households in Winchester, VA-WV reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Winchester, VA-WV are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Winchester, VA-WV are Laurel Ridge Community College (1,392 degrees awarded in 2022) and Shenandoah University (233541) (1,292 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Winchester, VA-WV was $322,600, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Winchester, VA-WV drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31 minutes. The average car ownership in Winchester, VA-WV was 2 cars per household.

Winchester, VA-WV borders Cumberland, MD-WV, Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, and Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.

United States Virginia West Virginia

Population & Diversity

Winchester, VA-WV is home to a population of 145k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.68% of Winchester, VA-WV residents were born outside of the country (11.1k people).

In 2023, there were 16.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Winchester, VA-WV than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.78k Other (Hispanic) and 6.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.3%

2023 Citizenship

95.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.3% of Winchester, VA-WV residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Winchester, VA-WV was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Winchester, VA-WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Winchester, VA-WV

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 330
Other (Hispanic)
6.78k ± 1.18k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.5k ± 489

11.7%

Hispanic Population

16.9k people

11.7% of the people in Winchester, VA-WV are hispanic (16.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Winchester, VA-WV as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for West Virginia and Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
108,426 ± 8,707 people
India
100,517 ± 8,706 people
Mexico
61,919 ± 7,100 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of West Virginia and Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 108,426 West Virginia and Virginia residents, followed by India with 100,517 and Mexico with 61,919.

Foreign-Born Population

7.68%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

7.3%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

As of 2023, 7.68% of Winchester, VA-WV residents (11.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Winchester, VA-WV was 7.3%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Winchester, VA-WV compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,080 ± 406
Gulf War (2001-)
2,676 ± 419
Gulf War (1990s)
1,374 ± 295

Winchester, VA-WV has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.15 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Winchester, VA-WV employs 69.1k people. The largest industries in Winchester, VA-WV are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,382 people), Manufacturing (7,569 people), and Retail Trade (7,062 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($94,205), Public Administration ($84,356), and Utilities ($68,438).

Males in West Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,743. The income inequality in West Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

69.1k

2023 Value

± 2,214

1.37%

1 Year growth

± 4.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Winchester, VA-WV grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 68.1k employees to 69.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Winchester, VA-WV, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,602 people), Management Occupations (7,362 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,885 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Winchester, VA-WV.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in West Virginia and Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.1k

2023 Value

± 2,214

1.37%

1 Year growth

± 4.5%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Winchester, VA-WV grew at a rate of 1.37%, from 68.1k employees to 69.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Winchester, VA-WV, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,382 people), Manufacturing (7,569 people), and Retail Trade (7,062 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Winchester, VA-WV, though some of these residents may live in Winchester, VA-WV and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,610

Median earning men ± $1,720

$40,116

Median earning women ± $1,858

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($88,140), Information ($77,159), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($76,045).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($80,257), Wholesale Trade ($65,781), and Construction ($61,429).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

256
Construction
224
Other Services (except Public Administration)
200
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$630k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$516k
Manufacturing
$360k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia and West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.4%), followed by Other (0.777%).

Shelley Moore Capito, Jim Justice, Mark Warner, and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of West Virginia and Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Winchester, VA-WV. Showing the available data for Virginia and West Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.777%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia and West Virginia went to Donald J. Trump with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.4%), followed by Other (0.777%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia and West Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from West Virginia and Virginia

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Shelley Moore Capito

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jim Justice

Senator from West Virginia

Assumed office on January 14, 2025
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of West Virginia.

Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Shelley Moore Capito, Jim Justice, Mark Warner, and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing West Virginia and Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in West Virginia and Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Winchester, VA-WV awarded 2,684 degrees. The student population of Winchester, VA-WV in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,512 male students and 6,468 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Winchester, VA-WV are White (1,697 and 63.3%), followed by Unknown (414 and 15.4%), Hispanic or Latino (231 and 8.62%), and Black or African American (151 and 5.63%).

The largest universities in Winchester, VA-WV by number of degrees awarded are Laurel Ridge Community College (1,392 and 51.9%) and Shenandoah University (233541) (1,292 and 48.1%).

The most popular majors in Winchester, VA-WV are Liberal Arts & Sciences (447 and 16.7%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (241 and 8.98%), and Registered Nursing (238 and 8.87%).

The median tuition cost in Winchester, VA-WV for private four year colleges is $33,790.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Winchester, VA-WV, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,980 (35.2% men and 64.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,980 students enrolled in Winchester, VA-WV, 35.2% men and 64.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,329 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
94 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
445 degrees awarded
Biological & Physical Sciences
159 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Winchester, VA-WV was Registered Nursing with 94 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Winchester, VA-WV according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Laurel Ridge Community College
1,392 degrees awarded
Shenandoah University (233541)
1,292 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Laurel Ridge Community College with 1,392 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 781 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Winchester, VA-WV, which is 0.41 times less than the 1,903 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,697 degrees mean that there were 4.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 414 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($33,790) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.846% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.847% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia and Virginia.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.25M), Some college (1.68M), and Bachelors Degree (1.65M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Winchester, VA-WV was $322,600 in 2023, which is 1.06 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $301,100 to $322,600, a 7.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Winchester, VA-WV is 71.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Winchester, VA-WV have an average commute time of 31 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Winchester, VA-WV is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Winchester, VA-WV is $82,413. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Winchester, VA-WV was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $178,707, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $154,734 and $150,113.

Housing

Property

$322,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$7,965

$38,378

Median Property Taxes

±$1,421

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Winchester, VA-WV the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Winchester, VA-WV compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2023

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.1% of the housing units in Winchester, VA-WV were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Winchester, VA-WV compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Winchester, VA-WV was Loudoun County, VA with a value of $178,707, followed by Falls Church city, VA and Fairfax County, VA, with respective values of $154,734 and $150,113.

The following map shows all of the counties in Winchester, VA-WV colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$82,413

Median Household Income

± $2,756

53.9k

Number of Households

± 1,858

In 2023, the median household income of the 53.9k households in Winchester, VA-WV grew to $82,413 from the previous year's value of $79,416.

The following chart displays the households in Winchester, VA-WV distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Winchester, VA-WV is from West Virginia and Virginia.

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.447

2021 Wage GINI in West Virginia

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in West Virginia was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.523% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for West Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in West Virginia in comparison to the national average.

In the same year, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 and income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in West Virginia and Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Worked At Home (11%)
Carpooled (8.02%)

In 2023, 77.9% of workers in Winchester, VA-WV drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11%) and those who carpooled to work (8.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Winchester, VA-WV have a longer commute time (31 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 6.83% of the workforce in Winchester, VA-WV have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Winchester, VA-WV compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Winchester, VA-WV distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Winchester, VA-WV have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Winchester, VA-WV (14.9k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Winchester, VA-WV is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.6% of the population of Winchester, VA-WV has health coverage, with 49.4% on employee plans, 14.4% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see 1273 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1270 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1713 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 616 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Virginia see 1324 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1310 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1351 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 447 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for West Virginia and Virginia.

1,273 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in West Virginia

1,324 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Virginia

Primary care physicians in West Virginia see an average of 1,273 patients per year. This represents a 0.236% increase from the previous year (1,270 patients).

Primary care physicians in Virginia see an average of 1,324 patients per year. This represents a 1.07% increase from the previous year (1,310 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in West Virginia and Virginia in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.36%

Uninsured

49.4%

Employer Coverage

14.4%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

2.08%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Winchester, VA-WV declined by 11.3% from 9.42% to 8.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Winchester, VA-WV changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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