Winchester city: Demographics & People
Winchester city's population stands at 27,913 people, in 11,492 households. Median age 36.8 years. (1.0y younger than Virginia). Population is 21% Hispanic or Latino and 8% Black. County is losing 366 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 16% smoke.
- 2.4 people per household (vs Virginia avg 2.6).
- 65 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Virginia 62).
Population & Trend
Current population 27,913; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 27,913 people (vs Virginia 42,214) |
|---|---|
| Total Town Population | 28,120 people |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Age Distribution
Median age 36.8y is 2.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 27,913 |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 6,286 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 6,741.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 10,215.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 4,671 |
| Age Summary · Pct Under 18 | 22.5% |
| Age Summary · Pct 18 To 34 | 24.1% |
| Age Summary · Pct 35 To 64 | 36.6% |
| Median age | 36.8 years (vs Virginia 37.8y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 27,913 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Census Demographics · Total Population | 27,913 people |
|---|---|
| White residents | 17,403 |
| Black residents | 2,215 |
| Asian residents | 613 |
| Census Demographics · Aian | 101 |
| Census Demographics · Other Race | 3,371 |
| Census Demographics · Two Or More Races | 4,210 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 5,848 |
| Diversity Index | 56.7% |
| Asian population | 2.2% (vs Virginia 5.6%) |
| Black population | 7.9% (vs Virginia 18.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 20.9% (vs Virginia 10.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 16.2% are foreign-born — above the U.S. average of 13.9%.
| Census Citizenship · Total | 27,913 |
|---|---|
| Census Citizenship · Native | 24,537 |
| Residents born in this state | 14,031 |
| Residents born in another state | 9,796 |
| Census Citizenship · Foreign Born | 4,511 |
| Census Citizenship · Naturalized | 596 |
| Census Citizenship · Non Citizen | 710 |
| Foreign-born residents | 16.2% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Households & Family Composition
11,492 households.
| Family households | 6,006 households (vs Virginia 9,367) |
|---|---|
| Total households | 11,492 households (vs Virginia 14,324) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. The surrounding county is losing 366 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 27,359 |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 27,725 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -366 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2022-2023
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Census Disability · Total Pop | 27,650 |
|---|---|
| With Disability | 4,375 |
| Pct With Disability | 15.8% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 0 residents live in group quarters.
| Census Group Quarters · Total | 1,092 |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Other
| Census Mobility · Total | 27,513 |
|---|---|
| Census Mobility · Same House | 23,733 |
| Census Mobility · Same County | 722 |
| Census Mobility · Diff County Same State | 1,627 |
| Census Mobility · Diff State | 1,087 |
| Census Mobility · From Abroad | 344 |
| Census Mobility · Moved Total | 3,780 |
| Census Mobility · Pct Moved In Year | 13.7% |
| Pct White | 62.4% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29