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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Winston County

Alabama · 24,843 residents · 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 $28,435. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

24,843
+13%since 1990
from 22,053 in 1990
1990 – 2025
41 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 36 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+7%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,435
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,936 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,738
+68%since 1990
from $9,349 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $212 in 1990
US average: $602
80.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.9% in 1990
19.9% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(21,935)
Black0.2%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(113)
Asian0.1%(25)
Diversity Score2.6%(571)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(24,055)
Black0.4%(93)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(372)
Asian0.1%(30)
Diversity Score5%(1,232)
5
+92%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.6%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 48.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−14%since 1990
from 22.0 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 Winston County, Alabama?

Winston County, Alabama has about 24,843 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Winston County, Alabama earns about $28,435 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 $53,200, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Winston County, Alabama?

About 8.3% 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 17.1% 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 2,790 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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