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Winfield

Alabama · 4,845 residents · 17.782 sq mi
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Winfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,800. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,845
+7%since 2000
from 4,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.0
+14%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,571
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,317 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,978
+52%since 2000
from $15,814 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(4,223)
Black5.7%(275)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(137)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0.7%(33)
Diversity Score22.8%(1,104)
Diversity Score
23
+69%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+38%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winfield, Alabama?

Winfield, Alabama has about 4,845 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winfield, Alabama?

The typical household in Winfield, Alabama earns about $63,571 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Winfield, Alabama?

About 16.3% 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 18.7% 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 1,081 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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