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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Winnsboro

Louisiana · 5,344 residents · 3.998 sq mi
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Winnsboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,590. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $39,400. The poverty rate of 40.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,344
−7%since 1990
from 5,755 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,337 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,439 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+2%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Winnsboro
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,590
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,481 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,229
+33%since 1990
from $6,930 in 1990
US average: $21,522
40.3%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 43.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$39,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$309
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
57.9%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
42.1% rent
2.2
−7%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(2,925)
Black49%(2,822)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63.3%(3,641)
2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(2,128)
Black58.3%(3,114)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(32)
Asian0.4%(22)
Diversity Score61.6%(3,292)
62
−3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.3%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−6%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winnsboro, Louisiana?

Winnsboro, Louisiana has about 5,344 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Winnsboro, Louisiana?

The typical household in Winnsboro, Louisiana earns about $17,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winnsboro, Louisiana expensive?

In Winnsboro, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $309 a month.

How educated are people in Winnsboro, Louisiana?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Winnsboro, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winnsboro, Louisiana?

About 40.3% of people in Winnsboro, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winnsboro, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Winnsboro, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 411 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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