Demographics & People — Winchester, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,543 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 44.6 |
| Total Households | 674 |
| Family Households | 428 |
| Average Household Size | 2.29 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0352 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,488 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 421 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 411 |
| Irish | 257 |
| English | 214 |
| American | 136 |
| Italian | 104 |
| Other groups | 101 |
| Polish | 63 |
| Dutch | 53 |
| Czech | 41 |
Language
| English Only | 1,406 |
| Spanish | 15 |
| Population 5+ | 1,438 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 56 |
| Population 18+ | 1,116 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Winchester, Illinois.