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Winston County

Alabama · 23,829 residents (2025 est.) · 612.998 sq mi
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Winston County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,256. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 14% 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 $118,900. With a median age of 45.4, 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 45.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,682
−5%since 2000
from 24,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 39 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.4
+19%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23,829 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K23K24K25K1990201020202024Winston County
202424K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.5%(1,294)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(1,331)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(1,348)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(1,354)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(1,296)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.2%(2,662)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.3%(2,438)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.1%(3,105)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.4%(3,644)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.6%(2,988)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(1,735)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(487)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,256
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,435 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,106
+85%since 2000
from $15,738 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
−1%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,900
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−20%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(24,055)
Black0.4%(93)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(372)
Asian0.1%(30)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(21,409)
Black1%(237)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(880)
Asian0.3%(73)
Other4.6%(1,083)
Diversity Score
22
+90%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
34
+67%since 2020
from 20 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan1.7%(404)
Mexican1.5%(344)
Panamanian0.2%(43)
Cuban0.1%(26)
Asian origin
Chinese0.1%(35)
Filipino0.1%(18)
Ancestry
American21.4%(5,060)
English12.4%(2,934)
Irish11.2%(2,643)
German6.4%(1,514)
Scottish1.3%(317)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(288)
Italian0.9%(217)
French0.6%(147)
Dutch0.5%(113)
Welsh0.4%(84)
Swedish0.3%(81)
Polish0.3%(75)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.3%(64)
Norwegian0.2%(40)
Ukrainian0.2%(37)
Greek0.1%(22)
Slovak0.1%(21)
British0.1%(15)
Czech0.1%(15)
Arab0.1%(14)
Lebanese0.1%(14)
Russian0.1%(14)
Swiss0%(2)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Central American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
4.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2017
from 56.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.8%(2,398)
Married60.2%(5,823)
Widowed2.5%(239)
Divorced12.5%(1,213)
Women 15+
Never married15.6%(1,567)
Married60.5%(6,073)
Widowed11.2%(1,128)
Divorced12.6%(1,268)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winston County, Alabama?

Winston County, Alabama has about 23,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winston County, Alabama?

The typical household in Winston County, Alabama earns about $57,256 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winston County, Alabama expensive?

In Winston County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $118,900, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Winston County, Alabama?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Winston County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winston County, Alabama?

About 18.7% of people in Winston County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winston County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Winston County, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,629 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9658Census Tract 9657Census Tract 9656.02Census Tract 9655.02Census Tract 9655.03Census Tract 9659Census Tract 9655.01Census Tract 9656.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 35565ZIP 35553ZIP 35541ZIP 35540ZIP 35572ZIP 35575ZIP 35577
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