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Winthrop Overview

2,546
TOTAL POPULATION
1,375
MALE POPULATION
1,171
FEMALE POPULATION
117.42
MALES / 100 FEMALES
85.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,501
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,574
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$66,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,162
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Winthrop Zip Codes

Winthrop Area Codes

Race in Winthrop

The most populous races in Winthrop are White / Caucasian (2,297 | 90.2%), Two or more Races (187 | 7.3%), and Black / African American (47 | 1.8%).
Race in Winthrop
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American471.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan150.6%
White / Caucasian2,29790.2%
Two or more Races1877.3%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,546100.0%

Ancestry in Winthrop

The most populous ancestries reported in Winthrop are Irish (461 | 18.1%), English (366 | 14.4%), French (277 | 10.9%), German (149 | 5.9%), and Blackfeet (100 | 3.9%), together accounting for 53.2% of all Winthrop residents.
Ancestry in Winthrop
Ancestry# Population% Population
American983.8%
Blackfeet1003.9%
Canadian150.6%
Eastern European341.3%
English36614.4%
European552.2%
Finnish120.5%
French27710.9%
French Canadian773.0%
German1495.9%
Hungarian371.5%
Indian (Asian)70.3%
Irish46118.1%
Italian441.7%
Northern European60.2%
Norwegian150.6%
Polish622.4%
Portuguese60.2%
Russian461.8%
Scotch-Irish652.5%
Scottish863.4%
Slovak120.5%
Swedish210.8%
Welsh180.7%
Yugoslavian120.5%
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Immigrants in Winthrop

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Winthrop came from , and Canada (15 | 0.6%), together accounting for 0.6% of all Winthrop residents.
Immigrants in Winthrop
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada150.6%
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Sex and Age in Winthrop

Sex and Age in Winthrop

The most populous age groups in Winthrop are 5 to 9 Years (160 | 11.6%) for men and 70 to 74 Years (124 | 10.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Winthrop
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (2.3%)12 (1.0%)
5 to 9 Years160 (11.6%)114 (9.7%)
10 to 14 Years154 (11.2%)112 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Years86 (6.2%)39 (3.3%)
20 to 24 Years83 (6.0%)8 (0.7%)
25 to 29 Years56 (4.1%)121 (10.3%)
30 to 34 Years32 (2.3%)104 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Years118 (8.6%)78 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years102 (7.4%)100 (8.5%)
45 to 49 Years103 (7.5%)48 (4.1%)
50 to 54 Years39 (2.8%)44 (3.8%)
55 to 59 Years133 (9.7%)58 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years76 (5.5%)95 (8.1%)
65 to 69 Years82 (6.0%)55 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years52 (3.8%)124 (10.6%)
75 to 79 Years51 (3.7%)26 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years16 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)33 (2.8%)
Total1,375 (100.0%)1,171 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Winthrop

Median Family Size in Winthrop

The median family size in Winthrop is 3.49 persons per family, with married-couple families (442 | 83.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.67 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (28 | 5.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.93 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Winthrop
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple442 (83.2%)3.67
Single Male/Father61 (11.5%)2.93
Single Female/Mother28 (5.3%)1.93
Total Families531 (100.0%)3.49

Median Household Size in Winthrop

The median household size in Winthrop is 2.45 persons per household, with married-couple households (442 | 43.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.67 persons per household. non-family households (491 | 48.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Winthrop
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple442 (43.2%)3.67
Single Male/Father61 (6.0%)3.02
Single Female/Mother28 (2.7%)1.93
Non-family491 (48.0%)1.32
Total Households1,022 (100.0%)2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Winthrop

Out of a total of 1,022 households in Winthrop, 531 (52.0%) are family households, while 491 (48.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 269, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 420.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Winthrop
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-420 (41.1%)
2-Person Households269 (26.3%)42 (4.1%)
3-Person Households78 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households77 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households49 (4.8%)29 (2.8%)
6-Person Households58 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total531 (52.0%)491 (48.0%)

Female Fertility in Winthrop

Fertility by Age in Winthrop

Average fertility rate in Winthrop is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 56.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Winthrop
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years14 (56.0%)60.0
35 to 50 years11 (44.0%)48.0
Total25 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winthrop

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winthrop
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Winthrop

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Winthrop
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School11 (44.0%)256.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree14 (56.0%)61.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total25 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winthrop

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winthrop
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Winthrop

Income Overview in Winthrop

Per Capita Income in Winthrop is $30,501, while median incomes of families and households are $72,574 and $66,875 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,546$30,501
Median Family Income531$72,574
Mean Family Income531$85,757
Median Household Income1,022$66,875
Mean Household Income1,022$74,559
Income Deficit531$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,5466.64%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,54693.36¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,5460.33

Earnings by Sex in Winthrop

Average Earnings in Winthrop are $33,169, $34,643 for men and $32,344 for women, a difference of 6.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Winthrop
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male696 (55.7%)$34,643
Female553 (44.3%)$32,344
Total1,249 (100.0%)$33,169

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winthrop

The most common earnings brackets in Winthrop are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (109 | 15.7%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (83 | 15.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winthrop
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less61 (8.8%)17 (3.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99956 (8.1%)25 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,499108 (15.5%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)29 (5.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49921 (3.0%)75 (13.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)21 (3.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9996 (0.9%)47 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)7 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99949 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99935 (5.0%)40 (7.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99914 (2.0%)37 (6.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99948 (6.9%)71 (12.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99938 (5.5%)7 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99913 (1.9%)37 (6.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99923 (3.3%)83 (15.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99967 (9.6%)25 (4.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999109 (15.7%)17 (3.1%)
$100,000+41 (5.9%)7 (1.3%)
Total696 (100.0%)553 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winthrop

Average earnings in Winthrop are $46,316 for men and $33,103 for women, a difference of 28.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $67,125, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $23,878. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,997, while those with graduate degree education have the smallest earnings of $56,625.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winthrop
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$23,878$0
College or Associate's Degree$51,635$0
Bachelor's Degree$67,125$62,997
Graduate Degree$60,568$56,625
Total$46,316$33,103

Family Income in Winthrop

Family Income Brackets in Winthrop

According to the Winthrop family income data, there are 128 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Winthrop
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,9995810.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912824.1%
$50,000 to $74,9999618.1%
$75,000 to $99,9998816.6%
$100,000 to $149,9998616.2%
$150,000 to $199,999489.0%
$200,000+275.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winthrop

2-person families (269 | 50.7%) account for the highest median family income in Winthrop with $97,038 per family, while 2-person families (269 | 50.7%) have the highest median income of $48,519 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winthrop
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families269 (50.7%)$97,038
3-Person Families78 (14.7%)$59,762
4-Person Families77 (14.5%)$54,196
5-Person Families55 (10.4%)$0
6-Person Families52 (9.8%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total531 (100.0%)$72,574

Family Income by Number of Earners in Winthrop

Family Income by Number of Earners in Winthrop
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners127 (23.9%)$96,495
1 Earner169 (31.8%)$42,277
2 Earners157 (29.6%)$113,194
3+ Earners78 (14.7%)$0
Total531 (100.0%)$72,574

Household Income in Winthrop

Household Income Brackets in Winthrop

With 300 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Winthrop, accounting for 29.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Winthrop
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000161.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999242.3%
$25,000 to $34,99910910.7%
$35,000 to $49,99930029.4%
$50,000 to $74,99915114.8%
$75,000 to $99,99923122.6%
$100,000 to $149,99911711.4%
$150,000 to $199,999424.1%
$200,000+333.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Winthrop

The median household income in Winthrop is $66,875, with the highest median household income of $74,583 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 427 households (41.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Winthrop
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years372 (36.4%)$46,776
45 to 64 Years427 (41.8%)$74,583
65+ Years223 (21.8%)$66,797
Total1,022 (100.0%)$66,875

Poverty in Winthrop

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winthrop

With 18.6% poverty level for males and 26.8% for females among the residents of Winthrop, 6 to 11 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 111 males (61.7%) and 32 females (82.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winthrop
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years111 (61.7%)153 (74.3%)
12 to 14 Years61 (60.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)32 (82.1%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years75 (34.1%)96 (53.9%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)16 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (6.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total247 (18.6%)309 (26.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winthrop

According to the poverty statistics in Winthrop, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winthrop
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years32 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years69 (38.3%)53 (25.7%)
12 to 14 Years40 (39.6%)20 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years86 (100.0%)7 (17.9%)
18 to 24 Years83 (100.0%)8 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years88 (100.0%)225 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years145 (65.9%)82 (46.1%)
45 to 54 Years142 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years209 (100.0%)137 (89.5%)
65 to 74 Years121 (100.0%)167 (93.3%)
75 Years and over67 (100.0%)40 (100.0%)
Total1,082 (81.4%)843 (73.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winthrop

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Winthrop show that 8.8% or 39 of the total 442 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 75.0%, comprising of 39 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winthrop
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children256 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children134 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children13 (25.0%)39 (75.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total403 (91.2%)39 (8.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winthrop

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winthrop
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winthrop

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winthrop
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children39 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total39 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Winthrop

Employment by Class of Employer in Winthrop

Among the 1,090 employed individuals in Winthrop, private company employees (570 | 52.3%), not-for-profit organizations (170 | 15.6%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (163 | 14.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Winthrop
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees57052.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)121.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)16314.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations17015.6%
Local Government Employees242.2%
State Government Employees10910.0%
Federal Government Employees423.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,090100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Winthrop

According to the labor force statistics for Winthrop, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,962), 59.2% or 1,162 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 71 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 88.7% or 157 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.5% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Winthrop
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years78 (62.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years50 (54.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years157 (88.7%)11 (7.0%)
30 to 34 Years119 (87.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years295 (74.1%)14 (4.7%)
45 to 54 Years202 (86.3%)19 (9.4%)
55 to 59 Years115 (60.2%)27 (23.5%)
60 to 64 Years77 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years53 (16.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,162 (59.2%)71 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winthrop

According to labor force statistics for Winthrop, 73.8% of individuals (965) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,307) are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 71 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.7% or 467 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.1% or 46 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winthrop
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (57.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma107 (60.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree380 (61.0%)75 (12.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher467 (95.7%)26 (5.4%)
Total965 (73.8%)97 (7.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Winthrop

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winthrop are Community & Social Service (170 | 15.6%), Business & Financial (158 | 14.5%), Education Instruction & Library (113 | 10.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (101 | 9.3%), and Management (84 | 7.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Winthrop

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winthrop, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (93.1%), and Architecture & Engineering (89.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Winthrop
OccupationMaleFemale
Management50 (59.5%)34 (40.5%)
Business & Financial58 (36.7%)100 (63.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science94 (93.1%)7 (6.9%)
Computers & Mathematics36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering58 (89.2%)7 (10.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 80 (47.1%)90 (52.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)57 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library80 (70.8%)33 (29.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)49 (100.0%)
Total (Category)282 (48.9%)295 (51.1%)
Total (Overall)596 (54.7%)494 (45.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Winthrop are Healthcare Support (51 | 4.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (43 | 3.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (39 | 3.6%), Personal Care & Service (32 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (18 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations in Winthrop

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Winthrop, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (82.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (67.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (41.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Winthrop
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support42 (82.4%)9 (17.6%)
Security & Protection18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving23 (59.0%)16 (41.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance14 (32.6%)29 (67.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Total (Category)97 (53.0%)86 (47.0%)
Total (Overall)596 (54.7%)494 (45.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Winthrop are Office & Administration (94 | 8.6%), and Sales & Related (81 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Winthrop

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Winthrop
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related51 (63.0%)30 (37.0%)
Office & Administration29 (30.8%)65 (69.2%)
Total (Category)80 (45.7%)95 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)596 (54.7%)494 (45.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Winthrop are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (60 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (35 | 3.2%), and Construction & Extraction (13 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Winthrop

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Winthrop
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)108 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)596 (54.7%)494 (45.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Winthrop are Transportation (22 | 2.0%), Material Moving (18 | 1.7%), and Production (7 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Winthrop

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Winthrop
OccupationMaleFemale
Production7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total (Category)29 (61.7%)18 (38.3%)
Total (Overall)596 (54.7%)494 (45.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Winthrop

Employment Industries in Winthrop

The major employment industries in Winthrop include Health Care & Social Assistance (252 | 23.1%), Retail Trade (133 | 12.2%), Public Administration (116 | 10.6%), Educational Services (102 | 9.4%), and Finance & Insurance (75 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Winthrop

Employment Industries by Sex in Winthrop

The Winthrop industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (89.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (73.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Winthrop
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade41 (30.8%)92 (69.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing26 (55.3%)21 (44.7%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance8 (10.7%)67 (89.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Educational Services80 (78.4%)22 (21.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance68 (27.0%)184 (73.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation14 (58.3%)10 (41.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (36.0%)16 (64.0%)
Public Administration83 (71.6%)33 (28.4%)
Total596 (54.7%)494 (45.3%)

Education in Winthrop

School Enrollment in Winthrop

The most common levels of schooling among the 804 students in Winthrop are elementary school (318 | 39.6%), middle school (222 | 27.6%), and college / undergraduate (151 | 18.8%).
School Enrollment in Winthrop
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School31839.6%
Middle School22227.6%
High School10112.6%
College / Undergraduate15118.8%
Graduate / Professional121.5%
Total804100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winthrop

Out of a total of 804 students who are enrolled in schools in Winthrop, 251 (31.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 553 (68.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 42 (84.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 93 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winthrop
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old172 (62.8%)102 (37.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds205 (77.1%)61 (22.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds8 (16.0%)42 (84.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over31 (40.3%)46 (59.7%)
Total553 (68.8%)251 (31.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winthrop

Business (163 | 19.0%), education (132 | 15.4%), engineering (94 | 11.0%), science & technology (93 | 10.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (88 | 10.3%) are the most common fields of study among 856 individuals in Winthrop who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winthrop
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics121.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8810.3%
Physical & Health Sciences91.1%
Psychology182.1%
Social Sciences8610.1%
Engineering9411.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology9310.9%
Business16319.0%
Education13215.4%
Literature & Languages172.0%
Liberal Arts & History708.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications111.3%
Arts & Humanities637.4%
Total856100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Winthrop

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winthrop

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Winthrop are males with 1 vehicle (302, accounting for 50.7%) and females with 1 vehicle (145, making up 61.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winthrop
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)58 (11.7%)
1 Vehicle302 (50.7%)145 (29.3%)
2 Vehicles191 (32.1%)195 (39.5%)
3 Vehicles90 (15.1%)76 (15.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles13 (2.2%)20 (4.1%)
Total596 (100.0%)494 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Winthrop

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Winthrop are 5 to 9 minutes (247 commuters, 27.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (142 commuters, 16.1%), and 30 to 34 minutes (130 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time in Winthrop
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes323.6%
5 to 9 Minutes24727.9%
10 to 14 Minutes627.0%
15 to 19 Minutes354.0%
20 to 24 Minutes14216.1%
25 to 29 Minutes20.2%
30 to 34 Minutes13014.7%
35 to 39 Minutes606.8%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes788.8%
60 to 89 Minutes9711.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Winthrop

The most common commute times in Winthrop are 5 to 9 minutes (175 commuters, 30.6%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (81 commuters, 25.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Winthrop
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes13 (2.3%)19 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes175 (30.6%)72 (23.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes32 (5.6%)30 (9.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes27 (4.7%)8 (2.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes102 (17.8%)40 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes2 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes49 (8.6%)81 (25.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes49 (8.6%)11 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes26 (4.5%)52 (16.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes97 (17.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winthrop

The most frequent times of departure to work in Winthrop are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (109, 19.1%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (82, 26.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winthrop
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)18 (5.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM21 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM27 (4.7%)26 (8.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM89 (15.6%)82 (26.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM103 (18.0%)47 (15.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM100 (17.5%)36 (11.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM109 (19.1%)81 (25.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM21 (3.7%)14 (4.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)9 (2.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM64 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM38 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total572 (100.0%)313 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Winthrop

Occupancy by Ownership in Winthrop

Of the total 1,022 dwellings in Winthrop, owner-occupied units account for 800 (78.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 222 (21.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Winthrop
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units80078.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units22221.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,022100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Winthrop

Occupancy by Household Size in Winthrop
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household42041.1%
2-Person Household31130.4%
3-Person Household787.6%
4+ Person Household21320.8%
Total Housing Units1,022100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winthrop

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winthrop
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household304 (72.4%)116 (27.6%)
2-Person Household257 (82.6%)54 (17.4%)
3-Person Household57 (73.1%)21 (26.9%)
4+ Person Household182 (85.5%)31 (14.5%)
Total Housing Units800 (78.3%)222 (21.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winthrop

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winthrop
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma79 (71.2%)32 (28.8%)
College/Associate Degree314 (69.0%)141 (31.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher384 (88.7%)49 (11.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winthrop

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winthrop
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years19018.6%
35 to 44 Years18217.8%
45 to 54 Years15014.7%
55 to 64 Years27727.1%
65 to 74 Years16215.9%
75 to 84 Years616.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,022100.0%

Housing Finances in Winthrop

Median Income by Occupancy in Winthrop

Median Income by Occupancy in Winthrop
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied800 (78.3%)$66,406
Renter-Occupied222 (21.7%)$67,941
Average1,022 (100.0%)$66,875

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winthrop

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winthrop
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)16 (7.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99915 (1.9%)9 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99995 (11.9%)14 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999267 (33.4%)33 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99967 (8.4%)84 (37.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999202 (25.3%)29 (13.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99997 (12.1%)19 (8.6%)
$150,000 or more57 (7.1%)18 (8.1%)
Total800 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winthrop

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winthrop
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)16 (7.2%)
$300 to $499111 (13.9%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79987 (10.9%)38 (17.1%)
$800 to $99930 (3.7%)29 (13.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499353 (44.1%)102 (46.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999114 (14.2%)19 (8.6%)
$2,000 to $2,49969 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99936 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total800 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Winthrop

Housing Structures in Winthrop

Housing Structures in Winthrop
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached79577.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments363.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments313.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments11411.2%
10 or more Apartments464.5%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,022100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winthrop

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winthrop
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached744 (93.6%)51 (6.4%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments27 (75.0%)9 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)114 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments29 (63.0%)17 (37.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total800 (78.3%)222 (21.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winthrop

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winthrop
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (3.6%)41 (18.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms149 (18.6%)100 (45.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms405 (50.6%)68 (30.6%)
8 or more Rooms217 (27.1%)13 (5.9%)
Total800 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winthrop

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winthrop
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas46 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas43 (5.4%)36 (16.2%)
Electricity130 (16.3%)32 (14.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene493 (61.6%)136 (61.3%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels59 (7.4%)18 (8.1%)
No Fuel Used29 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total800 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Winthrop

Household Vehicle Usage in Winthrop
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle29 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle392 (49.0%)133 (59.9%)
2 Vehicles307 (38.4%)71 (32.0%)
3 or more Vehicles72 (9.0%)18 (8.1%)
Total800 (100.0%)222 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Winthrop

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Winthrop

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units234566
Median Property Value$226,900$208,400
Median Household Income$68,889$31
Monthly Housing Costs$511$0
Real Estate Taxes$3,165$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winthrop

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winthrop
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (5.1%)8 (1.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999181 (77.3%)492 (86.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99934 (14.5%)41 (7.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9997 (3.0%)25 (4.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total234 (100.0%)566 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winthrop

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winthrop
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)14 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $24,99915 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99915 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99966 (28.2%)80 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99925 (10.7%)201 (35.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99951 (21.8%)42 (7.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (15.4%)151 (26.7%)
$150,000 or more26 (11.1%)61 (10.8%)
Total234 (100.0%)566 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winthrop

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winthrop
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x24 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x103 (44.0%)199 (35.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x34 (14.5%)55 (9.7%)
4.0x or more73 (31.2%)52 (9.2%)
Total234 (100.0%)566 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winthrop

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winthrop
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499234 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total234 (100.0%)566 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Winthrop

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winthrop

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winthrop
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years665 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years269 (96.8%)9 (3.2%)
35 to 44 Years398 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years227 (97.0%)7 (3.0%)
55 to 64 Years362 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years300 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,498 (99.4%)16 (0.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winthrop

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winthrop
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen665 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winthrop

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winthrop
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00031 (77.5%)9 (22.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,289 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999313 (97.8%)7 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999413 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over445 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winthrop

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winthrop
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 615 (34.1%)29 (65.9%)
6 to 18 Years510 (76.7%)377 (56.7%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)126 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years20 (7.2%)249 (89.6%)
35 to 44 Years219 (55.0%)237 (59.6%)
45 to 54 Years44 (18.8%)210 (89.7%)
55 to 64 Years117 (32.3%)291 (80.4%)
65 to 74 Years246 (82.0%)188 (62.7%)
75 Years and over107 (100.0%)54 (50.5%)
Total1,278 (50.8%)1,761 (70.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winthrop

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winthrop
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years33 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years41 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years223 (39.1%)116 (27.4%)
65 to 74 Years32 (26.5%)11 (6.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Winthrop

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Winthrop: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years29 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years32 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (35.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Winthrop: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (6.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (35.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Winthrop: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years33 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years41 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years159 (27.9%)100 (23.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)23 (57.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Winthrop: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years93 (16.3%)70 (16.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (6.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)31 (77.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Winthrop: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years12 (2.1%)16 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)11 (6.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)14 (35.0%)

Technology Access in Winthrop

Computing Device Access in Winthrop

Computing Device Access in Winthrop
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop95193.0%
Smartphone86084.2%
Tablet55254.0%
No Computing Device717.0%
Total1,022100.0%

Internet Access in Winthrop

Internet Access in Winthrop
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home83081.2%
Cellular Data Only12111.8%
Satellite Internet464.5%
No Internet717.0%
Total1,022100.0%

Winthrop Summary

Winthrop is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population was 6,092 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Augusta, Maine metropolitan statistical area.

History

Winthrop was first settled in 1774 by a group of settlers from Winthrop, Massachusetts. The town was incorporated in 1771 and named after the Massachusetts town. The town was originally part of the Kennebec Purchase, a large tract of land purchased from the local Native American tribes in 1752.
The town was an important center of industry in the 19th century, with several mills located along the banks of the Kennebec River. The town was also home to a large granite quarry, which provided stone for many of the buildings in the area.

Geography

Winthrop is located at 44°20'N 69°59'W (44.33, -69.98). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.2 square miles (73.1 km2), of which, 27.9 square miles (72.2 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.9 km2) is water.
The town is located on the east bank of the Kennebec River, and is bordered by the towns of Readfield to the north, Wayne to the east, Monmouth to the south, and Manchester to the west.

Economy

Winthrop is a rural town with a strong agricultural base. The town is home to several farms, including dairy, beef, and poultry farms. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a lumber mill, a granite quarry, and a sawmill.
The town is also home to several large employers, including the Maine Department of Transportation, the Maine State Prison, and the Maine State Hospital.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 6,092 people, 2,541 households, and 1,637 families residing in the town. The population density was 217.7 people per square mile (84.2/km2). There were 2,741 housing units at an average density of 97.9 per square mile (37.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
There were 2,541 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,917, and the median income for a family was $45,938. Males had a median income of $32,917 versus $25,938 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Winthrop?
Total Population of Winthrop is 2,546.
What is the Total Male Population of Winthrop?
Total Male Population of Winthrop is 1,375.
What is the Total Female Population of Winthrop?
Total Female Population of Winthrop is 1,171.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Winthrop?
There are 117.42 Males per 100 Females in Winthrop.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Winthrop?
There are 85.16 Females per 100 Males in Winthrop.
What is the Median Population Age in Winthrop?
Median Population Age in Winthrop is 38.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Winthrop
Average Family Size in Winthrop is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Winthrop
Average Household Size in Winthrop is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Winthrop?
Per Capita income in Winthrop is $30,501.
What is the Median Family Income in Winthrop?
Median Family Income in Winthrop is $72,574.
What is the Median Household income in Winthrop?
Median Household Income in Winthrop is $66,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Winthrop?
Income or Wage Gap in Winthrop is 6.6%.
Women in Winthrop earn 93.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Winthrop?
Inequality or Gini Index in Winthrop is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Winthrop?
There are 1,162 People in the Labor Forcein in Winthrop.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Winthrop?
59.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Winthrop.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Winthrop?
Unemployment Rate in Winthrop is 6.1%.