Winston County, Mississippi
MS · FIPS 28159 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,536 | — | #2,009 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,031 | -29.4% | #2,597 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.8 years | +10.0% | #1,276 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $124,600 | -55.8% | #2,582 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $721 | -38.0% | #2,635 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.9% | +113.2% | #3,037 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Winston County has a population of 17,536, making it the #2,009 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Winston County is $53,031, ranking #2,597 out of 3,222 counties — 29.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.9% and unemployment stands at 6.7%.
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The median home value in Winston County is $124,600 (-55.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $721/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.0%.
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89.5% of residents in Winston County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Winston County, Mississippi
Winston County, Mississippi has a total population of 17,536, making it the 2,009th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Winston County is 42.8 years, which is 10.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Winston County is $53,031, which ranks #2,597 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7%.
The median home value in Winston County is $124,600, 55.8% below the national median. Renters in Winston County pay a median gross rent of $721 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Winston County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.6 min.
Winston County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.4% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (47.1%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
All data for Winston County, Mississippi 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.