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Winchester, KS


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Winchester, Kansas

Winchester, Kansas, in Jefferson county, is 24 miles N of Lawrence, Kansas (center to center) and 40 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 579.

The People and Families of Winchester

In Winchester, about 54% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Winchester.

The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winchester had a median family income of $41,500. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Winchester.

Winchester Housing

Winchester has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Winchester, 88% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Winchester, KS

Comparing Winchester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men65
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
People Above Poverty65
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use45
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone54
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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