Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Winder, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,437

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.2%10,730

Black

19.1%3,707

Hispanic/Latino

16.1%3,134

Two or More

5.2%1,006

Asian

3.1%608

Other

1.3%252

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%1,086

High School Diploma

24.6%3,294

Some College (<1 yr)

9.2%1,225

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%2,110

Associate's Degree

11.5%1,532

Bachelor's Degree

11%1,467

Master's Degree

5.5%739

Professional Degree

1.5%207

Doctorate

1.3%173

HS or Higher

88.5%

BA or Higher

19.3%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$288,500

Median Renti

$1,209

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.8%4,928

Renter-Occupied

33.2%2,452

Total Units

7,789

Homeownership

66.8%

Vacancy Rate

5.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.3%211

$50K–$100K

1.4%69

$100K–$150K

3%149

$150K–$200K

10.4%514

$200K–$300K

34.7%1,710

$300K–$500K

39.1%1,927

$500K–$1M

6.2%306

$1M+

0.9%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500

258

$500–$750

144

$750–$1,000

493

$1,000–$1,250

376

$1,250–$1,500

475

$1,500–$2,000

490

$2,000+

184

Year Built

2020 or later

4.9%378

2010–2019

15.5%1,206

2000–2009

27.3%2,123

1990–1999

12.7%990

1980–1989

10.9%847

1970–1979

8.4%658

1960–1969

9.8%761

1950–1959

6.5%506

1940–1949

2.3%180

1939 or earlier

1.8%140

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.6%4,771

Utility Gas

34.2%2,526

Bottled/LP Gas

1%74

Wood

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,779

Mean Household Incomei

$81,130

Per Capita Incomei

$31,546

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

5.5%

Labor Forcei

10,031

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%275

$10K–$15K

5.4%399

$15K–$20K

1.8%133

$20K–$25K

3%224

$25K–$30K

3%224

$30K–$35K

4%295

$35K–$40K

5.4%402

$40K–$45K

5.6%415

$45K–$50K

3.2%236

$50K–$60K

10.4%767

$60K–$75K

12%883

$75K–$100K

15.5%1,141

$100K–$125K

10%737

$125K–$150K

7.4%546

$150K–$200K

4.6%343

$200K+

4.9%360

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

389

Residentsi

650

Avg. Tenant Renti

$414/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers70 homes62% occupied$455/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8283 homes90% occupied$404/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC34 homes88% occupied$411/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,779/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

85.4%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

13.9%

Low income$32K–$51K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

66.6% of subsidized households are minority

15.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

42.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2,06310.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

732

Philippines

Canada

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,190

Avg. Commutei

33.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,476

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

887(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.9%Insured

13.1%Uninsured