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Winfield

Alabama · 4,717 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 $34,617. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,717
+4%since 2000
from 4,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
265 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+9%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,617
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,317 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,386
+23%since 2000
from $15,814 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$414
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,339)
Black4.5%(210)
Hispanic / Latino2%(93)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other1.3%(62)
Diversity Score18.8%(888)
Diversity Score
19
+40%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−8%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winfield, Alabama?

Winfield, Alabama has about 4,717 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winfield, Alabama?

The typical household in Winfield, Alabama earns about $34,617 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 $86,200, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Winfield, Alabama?

About 10.5% 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 18.6% 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 953 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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