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Winston County

Mississippi · 17,714 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 $38,986. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% 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 $96,700. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
17,714
−12%since 2000
from 20,160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+17%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,986
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,256 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,838
+78%since 2000
from $14,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
26.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(11,024)
Black43.1%(8,687)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(243)
Asian0.1%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(12,748)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic50%(8,856)
Black45.6%(8,078)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(226)
Asian0.2%(39)
Other1.9%(330)
Diversity Score66.5%(11,776)
Segregation Score21.6%(3,828)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winston County, Mississippi?

Winston County, Mississippi has about 17,714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winston County, Mississippi earns about $38,986 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 $96,700, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Winston County, Mississippi?

About 16.1% 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 24.0% of people in Winston County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winston County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Winston County, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,719 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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