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Winston County

Alabama · 23,540 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 $40,991. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% 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 $87,300. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
23,540
−5%since 2000
from 24,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+20%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,991
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,435 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,269
+48%since 2000
from $15,738 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score5%(1,232)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(21,598)
Black0.6%(131)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(815)
Asian0.2%(58)
Other2.1%(502)
Diversity Score15.5%(3,660)
Segregation Score20.1%(4,722)
Diversity Score
16
+214%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winston County, Alabama?

Winston County, Alabama has about 23,540 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winston County, Alabama earns about $40,991 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 $87,300, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Winston County, Alabama?

About 13.3% 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 17.4% 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 1,487 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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