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Winchester, KY
City in Clark County, Kentucky.
Population
19,213
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,082
ZIP codes
0
Winchester and its ZIP codes
Winchester at a glance
- Winchester is about 18 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $54,378 a year, 15% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $188,300 (8% below Kentucky) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Winchester, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Winchester, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,378
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$188,300
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,327), German Americans (2,225), Scottish Americans (746).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Winchester.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,150
13,539 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$242M
FY 2026, $6,558 per person
How people get to work
Winchester, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled9.5%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home13.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Winchester, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
206
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
106
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities near Winchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North MiddletownCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| ParisCity | 15 mi | 7.9 |
| Lexington-FayetteUrban County | 16 mi | 283.9 |
| CamargoCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Clay CityCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| RichmondCity | 19 mi | 22 |
| JeffersonvilleCity | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| SharpsburgCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| StantonCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| MillersburgCity | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 22 mi | 15.2 |
| IrvineCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| CarlisleCity | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| RavennaCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| OwingsvilleCity | 25 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Winchester, KY in?
- Winchester is in Clark County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Winchester, KY?
- About 19,213 people live in Winchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Winchester?
- Nearby places include North Middletown (11 mi), Mount Sterling (14 mi), Paris (15 mi), Lexington-Fayette (16 mi), Camargo (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023