City · Texas
Winnsboro, Texas
Winnsboro, city, mostly in Wood County (77.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Franklin County, Texas. Winnsboro had 3,678 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,455 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,485 (±256). GEOID 4879816.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,678
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,455 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,485 ±256
Median household income
$54,828
±$13,345 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$172,000
±$27,530 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$877
±$103 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Winnsboro and what county is it in?
Winnsboro is a city mostly in Wood County (77.6% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Franklin County, Texas. It covers 3.7 square miles of land, 923 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Wood County | 2,682 | 77.6% |
| Franklin County | 773 | 22.4% |
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 3,678 people lived in Winnsboro on July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,455 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,485 (±256).
| Measure | Winnsboro | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,485 ±256 | 46,961 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,252 ±154 | 18,672 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.67 ±0.28 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,349 ±165 | 22,388 | no clear change |
Winnsboro's population since 2000
From 3,584 in 2000 to 3,678 in 2025: up 2.6%. 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 36.8 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.2%.
| Measure | Winnsboro | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±5.3 | 48.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.1% ±5.1 pts | 18.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% ±4.3 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Male | 44.0% ±4.8 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.2% ±6.8 pts | 11.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.3% ±7.0 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±3.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4% ±5.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±4.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.6% ±5.2 pts | 22.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 24.0% ±8.1 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.9% ±7.2 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0% ±6.1 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.4% ±2.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 70.2% ±9.2 pts | 85.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 1,252 households earn less than $54,828 a year (±$13,345), against $60,300 in Wood County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $56,096 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winnsboro | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,828 ±$13,345 | $60,300 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $71,870 ±$12,008 | $86,843 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,961 ±$6,031 | $35,775 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4% ±7.3 pts | 12.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.7% ±14.2 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3% ±7.7 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±2.8 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.9% ±5.4 pts | 88.3% | – |
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 52.9% of Winnsboro's occupied homes and renters 47.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $172,000 by its owner (±$27,530). The median renter pays $877 a month including utilities, and 30.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winnsboro | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $172,000 ±$27,530 | $216,500 | +$66,776 |
| Median gross rent | $877 ±$103 | $862 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.2% ±14.2 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,419 ±$335 | $1,560 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.9% ±9.3 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.1% ±9.3 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,349 ±165 | 22,388 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.5% ±6.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±5.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.3% ±8.3 pts | 74.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% ±4.2 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±3.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.9% ±4.2 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.3% ±6.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.5% ±3.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
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 1 new housing units in Winnsboro in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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?
78.7% of Winnsboro's workers drive alone and 15.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.2 minutes.
| Measure | Winnsboro | Wood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.4% ±7.2 pts | 47.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% ±5.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7% ±10.0 pts | 73.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6% ±3.9 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.2% ±9.0 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.2 min ±4.7 | 29.7 min | no clear change |
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 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Wood County | 3,735 | $60,441 |
| Tract 9503Franklin County | 2,713 | $61,667 |
| Tract 9501Wood County | 4,862 | $65,719 |
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 Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Winnsboro is the 5,733rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 448th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Winnsboro ranks 679th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 448th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 319th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 578th | 979 |
| Median household income | 679th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 553rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 567th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 667th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 339th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 647th | 877 |
| Median age | 472nd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 888th | 973 |
| Work from home | 209th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 570th | 976 |
Winnsboro's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, 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?
19 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.