Winton, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 593, Winton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Winton is a small community located in North Carolina, within Hertford County. The total population is 593. It ranks as the 554th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winton is 42.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 12.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winton is $48,036. This is 34% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.1%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 13.6%. This is 188% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $86,100. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $288,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Winton is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winton is Black or African American, making up 57.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 29.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (29.0%) is well below the state average of 60.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (57.3% vs 20.0%).

Education

11.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winton, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.