Winston County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Winston County, Alabama has a population of 23,682, the 42nd most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $57,256 and the median home value is $118,900. The poverty rate is 18.7%.

Winston County Quick Facts

Population 23,682

Median Household Income $57,25690% MOE ±$6,440

Median Home Value $118,90090% MOE ±$10,211

Poverty Rate 18.7%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Median Age 45.4 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 75.8%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 14.3%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 77.5%

Cities/Places 5

Population 23,682 42nd of 67

Median Income $57,256 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.7%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Winston County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	23,784	23,682	-0.4%
Median household income	$44,045	$57,256	+30.0%
Median home value¹	$105,964	$118,900	+12.2%
Median gross rent	$651	$803	+23.3%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Winston

$57,256

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Winston

$118,900

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.8%

$25K-$50K 25.4%

$50K-$100K 32.4%

$100K+ 21.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

5.8%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

6.0%

$25K-$30K

6.2%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

6.6%

$45K-$50K

3.1%

$50K-$60K

4.9%

$60K-$75K

14.4%

$75K-$100K

13.1%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

4.7%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

52.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.8%

Renter 24.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $803/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

18.6%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

28.0%

75+

9.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Winston County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Double Springs	1,068	$47,768	28.7%	$153,500
Lynn	780	$44,010	26.7%	$65,100
Addison	649	$56,384	14.8%	$110,600
Arley	523	$71,818	30.4%	$98,600
Natural Bridge	49	N/A	8.2%	N/A

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Population Overview

Winston County is located in Alabama with a total population of 23,682. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winston County is 45.4 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winston County is $57,256. This is 11% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 19% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $118,900. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Winston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Winston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 25.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Winston County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Winston County, Alabama?

Winston County has a population of 23,682, making it the 42nd most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Winston County?

The median household income in Winston County is $57,256 with a poverty rate of 18.7%.

How many cities are in Winston County, Alabama?

Winston County contains 5 Census-designated places.