Winchester, Nevada Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Winchester, NV Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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D
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Winchester | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,180 | 3,183,702 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 7296.8 | 28.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.50% | 1.46% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 14,262 | 1,202,222 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Winchester grew by 13.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 36,180 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Winchester is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 23.5% of residents. That is 0.5 points above Nevada as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 7,838 21.7% +0.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 8,512 23.5% +0.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 7,755 21.4% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 5,070 14.0% -2.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Nevada, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.2% of the people living in Winchester and men 52.8%.
- Women 47.2% Nevada 49.6%
- Men 52.8% Nevada 50.4%
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Economy
Winchester has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Winchester | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,917 | $78,637 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.61% | 4.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9% | 6.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Winchester is about 35% lower than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Winchester | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $250,924 | $357,758 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,220 | $1,597 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 33.0% | 60.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Winchester is about 17.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,220 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Winchester spend about 45 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 187 hours, about 7.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Winchester | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.4 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.9 | 44.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 187 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,798 | $5,797 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 11.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 38,792 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,403 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Winchester is about the same as in Nevada.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Winchester has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Winchester | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.3% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 2.62 | 2.53 |
Health
Winchester has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Winchester | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.5% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.0% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Winchester, NV Compared With Nearby Cities
Winchester, NV is the smallest of the 5 cities compared here, 36,180 residents against a local median of 188,904. Where Winchester, NV breaks from the cities next to it is median household income, sitting 21% below the local median of $64,227 at $50,917. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
Median home price tells the same story from another angle: $250,924 against a local median of $308,393, 19% below it. The cities themselves spread $15,906 on median household income, so Winchester, NV sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Winchester, NV has the 5th highest median household income of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester, NV | 36,180 | $50,917 #5/5 | $250,924 #5/5 | 22.4 min #3/5 |
| Paradise, NV | 186,450 | $58,596 | $316,809 | 21.1 min |
| Sunrise Manor, NV | 191,359 | $58,192 | $288,848 | 28.0 min |
| Whitney, NV | 38,569 | $69,859 | $299,977 | 27.2 min |
| Spring Valley, NV | 217,800 | $74,098 | $378,472 | 21.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Winchester, Nevada.
How big is Winchester, Nevada by population?
About 36,180 people live in Winchester, Nevada, in 14,262 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 37.0, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Winchester, Nevada?
Averaged over its land area, Winchester, Nevada has 7,297 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 84 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Winchester, Nevada?
The median home costs 4.9 times the median household income ($250,924 against $50,917), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,220 a month takes about 29% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Winchester, Nevada?
Unemployment in Winchester, Nevada is 8.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Winchester, Nevada have a college degree?
16.3% of adults in Winchester, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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