County · Alabama
Winston County, Alabama
Winston County, Alabama. Winston County had 23,829 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Alabama (+3.3%). It holds 7 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 01133.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,829
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,540 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,682
Median household income
$57,256
±$6,440 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$118,900
±$10,211 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$803
±$60 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Winston County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,540 residents in Winston County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,829 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Alabama (+3.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,682 over 613 square miles of land.
| Measure | Winston County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,682 | 5,086,768 | −102 |
| Households | 9,420±326 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.09 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,160±25 | 2,337,265 | −509 |
Winston County's population since 2000
From 24,843 in 2000 to 23,829 in 2025: down 4.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Winston County?
Winston County holds 7 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Haleyville with 4,303 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Haleyville | 4,361 | $42,058 |
|---|---|---|
| Double Springs | 1,119 | $47,768 |
| Addison | 659 | $56,384 |
| Lynn | 610 | $44,010 |
| ArleyGEOID 0102500 | 330 | $71,818 |
| Natural BridgeGEOID 0153376 | 32 | not published |
| NauvooGEOID 0153400 | 185 | $45,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Winston County?
The median resident of Winston County is 45.4 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.5%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Winston County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.4±0.5 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.6%±0.5 pts | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0%±0.3 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 5.6% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.4%±1.3 pts | 63.4% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 25.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5%±1.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0%±0.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5%±1.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 22.9%±2.0 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9%±2.0 pts | 9.2% | −3.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 77.5%±2.4 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.3%±1.7 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Winston County earn?
Half of Winston County's 9,420 households earn less than $57,256 a year (±$6,440), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,044 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $13,212 after inflation. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Winston County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,256±$6,440 | $63,999 | +$13,212 |
| Mean household income | $72,668±$5,214 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,106±$1,783 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.7%±2.9 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.0%±6.5 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.6%±3.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.8%±2.9 pts | 87.5% | – |
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 Winston County?
Owners occupy 75.8% of Winston County's occupied homes and renters 24.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,900 by its owner (±$10,211). The median renter pays $803 a month including utilities, and 24.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Winston County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,900±$10,211 | $209,900 | +$12,937 |
| Median gross rent | $803±$60 | $1,007 | +$152 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.5%±8.7 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,275±$77 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.8%±2.5 pts | 70.2% | −3.6 pts |
| Housing units | 13,160±25 | 2,337,265 | −509 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±3.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.8%±3.3 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.8%±3.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.5%±0.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
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 Winston County building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units across Winston County in 2025 (2 single-family), 0.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Winston County get to work?
76.4% of Winston County's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Winston County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.9%±2.1 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | −3.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4%±4.8 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.8%±4.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3%±2.6 pts | 8.8% | +3.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.2 min±2.1 | 25.5 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 are Winston County's census tracts?
Winston County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $44,643 (Tract 9659) to $74,911 (Tract 9656.02).
| Tract 9655.0101133965501 | 2,219±418 | $65,120 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9655.0201133965502 | 3,152±498 | $70,584 |
| Tract 9655.0301133965503 | 2,710±438 | $47,120 |
| Tract 9656.0101133965601 | 1,983±302 | $50,417 |
| Tract 9656.0201133965602 | 3,651±681 | $74,911 |
| Tract 965701133965700 | 3,671±550 | $49,340 |
| Tract 965801133965800 | 3,923±499 | $46,989 |
| Tract 965901133965900 | 2,373±373 | $44,643 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Winston County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 30th of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 40th of 67 |
| Median household income | 28th of 67 |
| Median home value | 51st of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 29th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd of 67 |
| Median age | 6th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Winston County 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' school search.