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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Winston County

Mississippi · 20,160 residents · 607.251 sq mi
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Winston County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,256. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,000. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% 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

20,160
+4%since 1990
from 19,433 in 1990
1990 – 2025
33 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 32 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+7%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K18K19K20K20K1990201020202024Winston County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,256
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,320 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,548
+63%since 1990
from $8,907 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.7%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 26.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$370
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
79.7%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 81.6% in 1990
20.3% rent
2.0
−5%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic57.4%(11,164)
Black41.8%(8,124)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(36)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score62.1%(12,073)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(11,024)
Black43.1%(8,687)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(243)
Asian0.1%(16)
Diversity Score63.2%(12,748)
63
+2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.2%
+9.1 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
+3%since 1990
from 17.7 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, Mississippi?

Winston County, Mississippi has about 20,160 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Winston County, Mississippi earns about $28,256 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winston County, Mississippi expensive?

In Winston County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $57,000, and the typical rent is about $370 a month.

How educated are people in Winston County, Mississippi?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Winston County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winston County, Mississippi?

About 23.7% of people in Winston County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winston County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Winston County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 727 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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