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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Winfield

Alabama · 4,540 residents · 17.782 sq mi
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Winfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,317. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $72,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,540
+21%since 1990
from 3,764 in 1990
1990 – 2025
255 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 212 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.6
+6%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Winfield
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,317
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,221 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,814
+45%since 1990
from $10,879 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.1%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
73.7%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 66.2% in 1990
26.3% rent
2.3
−6%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(3,553)
Black5.4%(203)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(29)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score15%(563)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(4,253)
Black4.2%(191)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(54)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score13.4%(611)
13
−10%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.0%
+15.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winfield, Alabama?

Winfield, Alabama has about 4,540 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Winfield, Alabama?

The typical household in Winfield, Alabama earns about $31,317 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 $72,500, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Winfield, Alabama?

About 14.0% 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 14.1% 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 776 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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