Winston County, Alabama Demographics 2026
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%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Winston County Quick Facts
How Winston County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,637 | 23,682 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $48,032 | $57,256 | +19.2% |
| Median home value | $110,500 | $118,900 | +7.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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.