Winchester (city), Virginia: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
No data center or power plant project is on record in Winchester (city), but the national build-out still reaches it through its utility bill, its labor market and the projects next door. Winchester (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county. Next door, Frederick County has 1 data center. Unemployment was 3.8% in August 2026, against 2.7% in 2019. Employers here counted 25,086 jobs in 2025, down 1.7% from 2019. 28,272 people live here, up 1.0% since 2020.
Cities and towns in Winchester (city)
Winchester (city) is an independent city: it is its own county-equivalent and is not part of any county.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Winchester (city)
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 28,003 | 28,272 | ▲ 1.0% | 66th of 133 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 25,510 | 25,086 | ▼ 1.7% | 84th of 133 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $50,206 | $64,598 | ▲ 28.7% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 2.7% | 3.8% | ▲ 1.1pts | — |
Who powers Winchester (city)
No operating power plant is located in Winchester (city) in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Winchester (city) labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 25,086 | $64,598 | 1.00 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Winchester (city)
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Winchester (city). Virginia has 13 local measures on record statewide.
Winchester (city) and its neighbors
Of the 1 counties that border Winchester (city), Frederick County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester (city) | 28,272 | ▼ 1.7% | — | — | — | — |
| Frederick County | 99,955 | ▲ 16.4% | 223 MW | 30 MW | 1 | — |
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Winchester (city), answered from the record
Are there data centers in Winchester (city)?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Winchester (city). The nearest activity on record is next door in Frederick County.
What county is Winchester, VA in?
Winchester is in Winchester (city), Virginia. About 28,272 people live there (2025 Census estimate).
Is Winchester (city) adding jobs?
Employers counted 25,086 jobs in 2025 against 25,510 in 2019 (-1.7%, BLS QCEW).
Does Winchester (city) have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Winchester (city). Virginia has 13 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.