Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Winchester, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,282

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.6%1,264

Two or More

0.8%10

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

12.7%105

High School Diploma

41%339

Some College (<1 yr)

1.6%13

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%81

Associate's Degree

9.6%79

Bachelor's Degree

3.6%30

Master's Degree

11.2%93

HS or Higher

89.5%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

11.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$130,900

Median Renti

$555

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.3%292

Renter-Occupied

43.7%227

Total Units

560

Homeownership

56.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%4

$50K–$100K

26.4%77

$100K–$150K

35.6%104

$150K–$200K

9.6%28

$200K–$300K

21.6%63

$300K–$500K

4.5%13

$1M+

1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%9

2010–2019

4.6%26

2000–2009

12.9%72

1990–1999

4.5%25

1980–1989

15.9%89

1970–1979

12.3%69

1960–1969

7.1%40

1950–1959

0.9%5

1940–1949

5%28

1939 or earlier

35.2%197

Heating Fuel

Electricity

77.6%403

Bottled/LP Gas

11.6%60

Fuel Oil

5.4%28

Other

3.1%16

Utility Gas

2.3%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,625

Mean Household Incomei

$46,963

Per Capita Incomei

$19,257

Poverty Ratei

20.8%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

467

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.1%63

$10K–$15K

5.8%30

$15K–$20K

6.7%35

$20K–$25K

10.2%53

$25K–$30K

6.6%34

$30K–$35K

1.7%9

$35K–$40K

6%31

$40K–$45K

5%26

$45K–$50K

8.5%44

$50K–$60K

9.2%48

$60K–$75K

8.1%42

$75K–$100K

11.8%61

$100K–$125K

4%21

$125K–$150K

1.9%10

$150K–$200K

2.3%12

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

434

Avg. Commutei

37.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

434

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

39(4% of civilian adults)