Winchester

City in Scott County, Illinois

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Winchester is a city in Scott County, Illinois, with 1,574 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 545 ft (166 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Riggston, 4.8 miles N.

About Winchester

Winchester is a city in and the county seat of Scott County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Winchester had a population of 1,574. Winchester is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Winchester

Median household income
$48,250
Median home value
$93,900
Median rent
$593/mo
Median age
44.6
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Winchester, IL population

Winchester had 1,574 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,574
Density1,395 per sq mi (538 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Winchester at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyScott County
TypeCity
Population1,574 (2020)
Land area1.13 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Coordinates39.6298° N, 90.4560° W
ZIP code62694
Census code (GEOID)1782270

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Winchester

What county is Winchester in?

Winchester is in Scott County, Illinois.

What is the population of Winchester, IL?

1,574 people lived in Winchester at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Winchester, IL?

The ZIP code of Winchester is 62694.

What is the elevation of Winchester?

545 feet (166 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Winchester?

Riggston (4.8 mi), Alsey (5.0 mi), Glasgow (5.7 mi), Merritt (6.3 mi), Exeter (6.5 mi).

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