Population 29,538 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Winchester
Household size in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.78 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.65 | 2.87 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.85 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.81 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.19 | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Winchester average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Las Vegas area as a whole, where it has 2.81 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.42, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 36.1 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.3 | 37.1 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.7 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +3.1 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Winchester is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has dropped from 39.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 13.7% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 13.5% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Winchester: 15.5% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Only three of the 35 Nevada cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Winchester
Renters in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.9% | 41.8% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 46.9% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.4% | 46.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 42.2% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +0.5 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Winchester rent: 62.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Nevada city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 14.7% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 14.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | −6.1 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.5% of the housing in Winchester, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 5.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1992 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1993 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1993 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1996 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Winchester are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Las Vegas area overall, where the median home dates to 1996. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing. Only two of the 35 Nevada cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $971 | $1,239 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $1,197 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,027 | $1,305 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,388 | $1,830 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$417 | +$591 | +$587 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Winchester costs $1,388 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $417 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Winchester
Bachelor's degrees in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 22.4% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 24.2% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 27.4% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Winchester have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.7%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.1% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 84.1% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.1% | 85.5% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.6% | 86.3% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Winchester never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only one other Nevada city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Winchester
| Period | Winchester | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 9.0% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 6.5% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 7.6% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Winchester runs well above the national rate: 9.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only three of the 35 Nevada cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Winchester compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 2.62 | 38.3 | 15.5% | 62.9% | 16.5% | 1978 | $1,388 | 19.7% | 72.6% | 9.1% |
| Sunrise Manor | 3.22 | 34.8 | 20.7% | 48.0% | 9.7% | 1991 | $1,547 | 11.8% | 73.1% | 9.1% |
| Whitney | 2.91 | 36.7 | 12.4% | 44.5% | 11.7% | 1999 | $1,664 | 18.5% | 83.9% | 7.0% |
| Las Vegas area | 2.81 | 39.2 | 13.5% | 42.2% | 8.7% | 1996 | $1,830 | 27.4% | 86.3% | 7.6% |
| North Las Vegas | 3.23 | 34.7 | 16.6% | 36.4% | 6.8% | 1999 | $1,845 | 18.8% | 82.2% | 8.5% |
| Nellis Afb | 3.37 | 27.2 | 19.3% | 99.3% | 19.0% | 1999 | $1,724 | 16.6% | 86.2% | 20.7% |
| Spring Valley | 2.54 | 40.4 | 11.3% | 50.4% | 7.6% | 1998 | $1,808 | 31.8% | 89.6% | 7.6% |
| Henderson | 2.59 | 43.0 | 10.5% | 34.0% | 7.6% | 2001 | $2,045 | 37.4% | 93.6% | 6.6% |
| Enterprise | 2.87 | 37.8 | 10.9% | 34.7% | 6.6% | 2008 | $2,183 | 37.8% | 92.8% | 5.8% |
| Summerlin South | 2.39 | 48.0 | 6.5% | 30.4% | 8.5% | 2006 | $2,513 | 51.2% | 96.2% | 2.8% |
| Blue Diamond | 2.55 | 45.4 | 4.6% | 14.5% | 24.3% | 1998 | $2,063 | 43.2% | 96.1% | 4.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Winchester. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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