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Winton, CA
Census-designated place in Merced County, California.
Population
11,797
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,880
ZIP codes
0
Winton and its ZIP codes
Winton at a glance
- Winton is about 15 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,015 a year, 42% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,400 (54% below California) and median rent is $1,156 a month.
Local data for Winton, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,015
Poverty rate
14.0%
Median home value
$339,400
Median rent
$1,156/mo
Homeownership
49.9%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,578), Portuguese Americans (264), German Americans (218).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merced County. PPP loans are for Winton.
Unemployment rate
8.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,826
85,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,481
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $4,888 per person
How people get to work
Winton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.2%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
689
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
3,886
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 37°F
12.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Winton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.8%
U.S. 11.1% +11.7 pts
Cities near Winton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtwaterCity | 2.3 mi | 6.6 |
| CresseyCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.8 |
| McSwainCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 6 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| LivingstonCity | 6.1 mi | 3.7 |
| BallicoCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3 |
| MercedCity | 9 mi | 23.2 |
| DelhiCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| University of California-MercedCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Bear CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Hilmar-IrwinCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| StevinsonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| SnellingCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| TuttleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| DenairCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| TurlockCity | 16 mi | 16.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winton, CA in?
- Winton is in Merced County, California.
- What is the population of Winton, CA?
- About 11,797 people live in Winton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winton?
- Nearby places include Atwater (2.3 mi), Cressey (3.4 mi), McSwain (4.8 mi), Franklin (5.6 mi), Livingston (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023