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Winfield

Alabama · 4,842 residents (2025 est.) · 17.782 sq mi
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Winfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,688. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,999
+10%since 2000
from 4,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+24%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,842 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Winfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,688
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,317 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,316
+73%since 2000
from $15,814 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.8%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
−11%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+44%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,253)
Black4.2%(191)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(54)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.4%(611)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,599)
Black5.7%(283)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(17)
Asian1.3%(66)
Other0.7%(34)
Diversity Score18.8%(939)
Diversity Score
19
+40%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winfield, Alabama?

Winfield, Alabama has about 4,999 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winfield, Alabama?

The typical household in Winfield, Alabama earns about $49,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winfield, Alabama expensive?

In Winfield, Alabama, the median home is worth about $165,500, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Winfield, Alabama?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Winfield, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winfield, Alabama?

About 12.5% of people in Winfield, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winfield, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Winfield, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,235 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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