Winston County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Winston County is located in Alabama with a total population of 23,637. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 67 in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winston County is 45.3 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winston County is $48,032. This is 23% lower than the state median of $62,027. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 39% lower. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $110,500. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $195,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Winston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 69.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Winston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 25.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

13.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 27.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.8%.