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Winchester, KY

Clark CountyElev. 303 m
Population
19,133
Median home
$180,400
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Winchester

With about 19,133 residents, Winchester is one of Kentucky's notable places. Winchester sits in Clark County. The median age is 38.8 and the median household income is $57,653. Homes carry a median value of $180,400, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (84.4%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
19,133
Median age
38.8
Median household income
$57,653
Per-capita income
$35,099
Poverty rate
15.8%
High-school grad or higher
89.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21%
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg. commute
22.7 min
Work from home
9.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White84.4%
Hispanic or Latino3.5%
Black7.2%
Asian1.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts35.8%
Sales & office26%
Production, transportation & material moving17.5%
Service12.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$180,400
Median gross rent
$867/mo
Owner-occupied
59.8%
Median year built
1974
Households
8,272
Avg. household size
2.27

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Winchester has 10 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading43%
Math36%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Clark County Area Technology CenterHighGrades 8–12
George Rogers Clark High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rev. Henry E. Baker Sr. Interm. SchoolMiddleGrades 5–6
Robert D. Campbell Jr. HighMiddleGrades 7–8
Shearer Elementary SchoolElementary
Strode Station Elementary SchoolElementary
William G. Conkwright ElementaryElementary
Willis H. Justice Elementary SchoolElementary
Phoenix AcademyOther
Clark County PreschoolGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime30% below national
Winchester272
Kentucky232
United States386
↑ 20% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime53% above national
Winchester2,985
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 32% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Winchester Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Winchester.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Clark County
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Winchester is in Clark County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Winchester sits in Clark County. Elevation ~303 m.

Map of Winchester
Winchester, KY
Where Winchester is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetownWinchester
Historic places

37 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hickman, William, HouseAntioch Christian ChurchColby TavernCouchman HouseEubank, Achilles, HouseGoshen Primitive Baptist ChurchHampton, Jesse, HouseHart, Gen. Thomas, House
Notable people from Winchester
Helen ThomasMatt LongAllen TateJohn E. FryerJames Bamford WhiteMarcus C. LisleJoseph JacksonPreston KnowlesDavid BrutonRoger E. Moore
People searches in Winchester
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Nearby cities
Paris (14 mi)Lexington-Fayette (15 mi)Richmond (20 mi)Nicholasville (22 mi)Georgetown (26 mi)Berea (29 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Winchester, KY (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Winchester, Kentucky.

Paul Michael Walker, 42
Winchester · Clark County · 40391
AKA Paul M Walker, Paul Walker
Joseph Edward Carter, 56
Winchester · Clark County · 40391
AKA Joseph Carter, Joe Carter
Jason Edward Brown, 50
Winchester · Clark County · 40391
AKA Jason E Brown, Jason Brown
Kevin James Wright, 49
Winchester · Clark County · 40391
AKA Kevin J Wright, James Wright
Christopher Michael Roberts, 28
Winchester · Cumberland County · 40391
AKA X Ceasar, Christopher M Roberts
Christopher Michael Roberts, 28
Winchester · Clark County · 40391
AKA Christopher M Roberts, X Ceasar
William Bradley Robinson, 59
Winchester · Clark County · 40391
AKA Brad Robinson, William B Robinson
Michael Gene Johnson, 69
Winchester · Clark County · 40391
AKA Michael J Johnson, Michael Johnson
Michael Edward Mays, 75
Winchester · Clark County · 40391
AKA Michael E Mays, Robert Hall

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Winchester — frequently asked

What is the population of Winchester, Kentucky?
Winchester has a population of about 19,133, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Winchester?
The median home value in Winchester is $180,400, and the median gross rent is $867/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Winchester safe? What is the crime rate?
Winchester Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 272 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Winchester face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Clark County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
How many schools are in Winchester?
Winchester has 10 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Winchester?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Winchester. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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