Winston County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01133 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,682 | — | #1,706 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,256 | -23.8% | #2,311 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.4 years | +16.7% | #680 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $118,900 | -57.8% | #2,693 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $803 | -31.0% | #2,070 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.1% | #2,532 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Winston County has a population of 23,682, making it the #1,706 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Winston County is $57,256, ranking #2,311 out of 3,222 counties — 23.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Winston County is $118,900 (-57.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $803/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.8%.
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91.1% of residents in Winston County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% below the national rate.
About Winston County, Alabama
Winston County, Alabama has a total population of 23,682, making it the 1,706th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Winston County is 45.4 years, which is 16.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Winston County is $57,256, which ranks #2,311 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Winston County is $118,900, 57.8% below the national median. Renters in Winston County pay a median gross rent of $803 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Winston County, 14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 57.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.1 min.
Winston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Winston County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.