City · Louisiana
Winnsboro, Louisiana
Winnsboro, city, in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. Winnsboro had 4,566 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,862 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,725 (±25). GEOID 2282495.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,566
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,862 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,725 ±25
Median household income
$35,573
±$11,303 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $60,756
Median home value
$92,200
±$7,271 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $216,500
Median gross rent
$731
±$83 (90% margin)
Louisiana: $1,064
Where is Winnsboro and what county is it in?
Winnsboro is a city in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It covers 4.0 square miles of land, 1,216 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Winnsboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,566 people lived in Winnsboro on July 1, 2025, down 6.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than Louisiana's (−0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 4,862 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,725 (±25).
| Measure | Winnsboro | Franklin Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,725 ±25 | 19,408 | +85 |
| Households | 1,653 ±163 | 7,525 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.79 ±0.27 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,998 ±202 | 8,926 | no clear change |
Winnsboro's population since 2000
From 5,344 in 2000 to 4,566 in 2025: down 14.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Winnsboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Winnsboro?
The median resident of Winnsboro is 31.1 years old; 37.2% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 58.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 33.4%.
| Measure | Winnsboro | Franklin Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 ±3.4 | 39.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 37.2% ±3.2 pts | 24.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±3.7 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 41.5% ±3.3 pts | 47.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±2.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 33.4% ±8.3 pts | 65.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 58.2% ±10.4 pts | 28.0% | −17.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8% ±8.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1% ±3.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.3% ±2.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| With a disability | 24.6% ±8.8 pts | 18.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 70.3% ±7.0 pts | 80.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.5% ±7.2 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1% ±4.2 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.8% ±10.5 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Winnsboro earn?
Half of Winnsboro's 1,653 households earn less than $35,573 a year (±$11,303), against $47,020 in Franklin Parish and $60,756 in Louisiana. In 2015-2019 it was $24,230 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 43.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winnsboro | Franklin Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $35,573 ±$11,303 | $47,020 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $56,684 ±$20,167 | $69,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $20,943 ±$7,054 | $26,643 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 43.5% ±12.3 pts | 24.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 61.8% ±19.5 pts | 38.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 50.6% ±9.5 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.0% ±5.6 pts | 88.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.8% ±6.2 pts | 76.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Winnsboro?
Owners occupy 41.0% of Winnsboro's occupied homes and renters 59.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,200 by its owner (±$7,271). The median renter pays $731 a month including utilities, and 28.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winnsboro | Franklin Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,200 ±$7,271 | $113,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $731 ±$83 | $721 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.3% ±17.0 pts | 36.6% | −44.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $988 ±$114 | $1,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.0% ±13.5 pts | 73.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 59.0% ±13.5 pts | 26.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,998 ±202 | 8,926 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±6.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.7% ±8.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.9% ±8.0 pts | 74.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±2.4 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±3.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0% ±7.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 21.2% ±10.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Winnsboro building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Winnsboro in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.1 across Louisiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Winnsboro work and get to work?
52.8% of Winnsboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 12.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.9%.
| Measure | Winnsboro | Franklin Parish | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.1% ±8.2 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.9% ±6.7 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 52.8% ±13.4 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3% ±8.3 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.7% ±2.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.1% ±13.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 12.8 min ±2.6 | 27.4 min | −4.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Winnsboro?
1 census tract lies mostly in Winnsboro, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Franklin Parish | 5,053 | $37,744 |
| Tract 9502Franklin Parish | 4,150 | $55,243 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Winnsboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Winnsboro compare with other places in Louisiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Winnsboro is the 5,164th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 64th-most populous of 304 in Louisiana.
Winnsboro ranks 204th of 251 places in Louisiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 64th | 304 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 121st | 156 |
| Residents per square mile | 100th | 263 |
| Median household income | 204th | 251 |
| Per capita income | 222nd | 263 |
| Median home value | 219th | 247 |
| Median gross rent | 190th | 229 |
| Poverty rate | 16th | 216 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 170th | 229 |
| Median age | 232nd | 262 |
| Owner-occupied share | 246th | 260 |
| Travel time to work | 259th | 260 |
Winnsboro's figures with every place in Louisiana (CSV)
Every place in Louisiana, sortable · Compare Winnsboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Winnsboro?
21 of the 57 figures for Winnsboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Winnsboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Winnsboro.