Winston County, Alabama Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Winston County, Alabama, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Winston County, Alabama. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Winston County, Alabama. The estimated population of Winston County, Alabama is 23,650 people, with a median age of 45.4.

We can look at the total population in Winston County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,650
 -0.26% -1.33%
2020
23,712
 -0.3% -
2019
23,784
 -0.38% -
2018
23,875
 -0.39% -
2017
23,968
 - -

Population of Winston County, Alabama by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
93.3%
94.1%
 -0.85%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.5%
 +80.00%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
3.2%
3%
 +6.67%
Asian
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.8%
 +22.22%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Winston County, Alabama by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.4 -1.52% 43.9 -2.44% 46 -1.5%
2020 46.1 +1.99% 45 +2.04% 46.7 +1.52%
2019 45.2 +0.67% 44.1 +0.68% 46 -0.22%
2018 44.9 +0.67% 43.8 +0.23% 46.1 +0.66%
2017 44.6 - 43.7 - 45.8 -

The median age of Winston County, Alabama gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,331 +9.91% 1,230 -12.64% 1,465 1,079
10 to 19 1,423 -8.09% 1,505 -5.33% 1,305 1,424
20 to 29 1,290 +4.16% 1,214 +6.78% 1,340 1,297
30 to 39 1,205 -5.25% 1,285 +13.01% 1,138 1,459
40 to 49 1,729 -12.21% 1,493 -22.25% 1,521 1,185
50 to 59 1,846 +5.26% 1,842 +4.72% 1,944 1,927
60 to 69 1,594 -2.39% 1,662 -9.9% 1,555 1,497
70+ 1,432 +8.66% 1,887 +3.91% 1,557 1,957

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Winston County, Alabama is $46,096.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Winston County.

  • Under 25
    $39,524.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,371.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,578.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,109.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Winston County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Winston County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Winston County, Alabama is currently $61,741.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

2.96% of households in Winston County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Winston County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    27.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.16%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.22%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.96%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Winston County is $25,624.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Winston County by the total population of Winston County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Winston County, Alabama, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Winston County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Winston County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Winston County over the age of 16 is 19,473.

Of those people, a total of 51.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Winston County is 49.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,096 45.30% 13.10%
20 to 24 years 1,361 71.90% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 1,276 66.10% 7.50%
30 to 34 years 1,227 79.70% 9.00%
35 to 44 years 2,554 74.50% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 3,211 70.80% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 2,182 58.40% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 1,492 44.90% 8.70%
65 to 74 years 2,971 16.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,103 6.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Winston County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,380 51.20% 4.80%
Black or African American 167 67.10% 1.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100 40.00% 0.00%
Asian 49 63.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 16 100.00% 0.00%
Other 289 69.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 472 52.80% 14.10%
Hispanic or Latino 475 60.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,319 51.20% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Winston County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Winston County is 9,533, with median earnings of $33,350.00.

Women in Winston County, Alabama earning approximately 83.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,533 $33,350.00
Male 5,465 $35,040.00
Female 4,068 $29,183.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 707 $64,408.00
Business and Financial 171 $55,511.00
Computer and Mathematical 53 $62,734.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $83,636.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 29 $71,250.00
Community and Social Service 188 $37,750.00
Legal 46 $0.00
Educational and Library 396 $41,809.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 118 $31,711.00
Healthcare Practitioners 837 $47,096.00
Healthcare Support 139 $20,871.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 121 $19,125.00
Law Enforcement 80 $34,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 391 $7,413.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 333 $9,899.00
Personal Care and Service 82 $20,313.00
Sales 782 $20,873.00
Office and Administrative Support 979 $39,174.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 62 $26,250.00
Construction and Extraction 758 $33,423.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 379 $31,038.00
Production 1,165 $30,820.00
Transportation and Material Moving 810 $53,939.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 500 $65,333.00 207 $53,068.00
Business and Financial 115 $77,946.00 56 $39,868.00
Computer and Mathematical 28 $64,688.00 25 $21,932.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $83,636.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 12 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 64 $68,333.00 124 $34,282.00
Legal 17 $0.00 29 $0.00
Educational and Library 69 $42,772.00 327 $41,676.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 97 $32,072.00 21 $24,018.00
Healthcare Practitioners 239 $52,813.00 598 $45,000.00
Healthcare Support 6 $0.00 133 $21,098.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 121 $19,125.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 72 $40,385.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 136 $6,111.00 255 $10,386.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 163 $7,044.00 170 $20,500.00
Personal Care and Service 17 $0.00 65 $19,453.00
Sales 280 $26,667.00 502 $20,473.00
Office and Administrative Support 84 $35,357.00 895 $39,442.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $22,750.00 53 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 735 $33,224.00 23 $34,844.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 378 $31,059.00 1 $0.00
Production 813 $35,491.00 352 $19,322.00
Transportation and Material Moving 723 $54,965.00 87 $14,375.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,219 households in Winston County, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,511 families in Winston County with an average family size of 2.95 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,178 428 905 2,708
Average Household Size 3 3.1 3.61 1.19
Total Families 5,178 428 905 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.73 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 6,511 families in Winston County, 12.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Winston County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,083 housing units in Winston County, Alabama.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,219 70.47%
Vacant 3,864 29.53%

9.43% of the total 13,083 housing units in Winston County are rental units. This is approximately 1,234 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,366 are occupied by the owner - or 56.30% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Winston County is $591.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Winston County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    619
  • Less than $500
    446
  • $500 to $999
    731
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    57
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Winston County is $105,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Winston County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,905
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,655
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    981
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    675
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    924
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    739
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    465
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Winston County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Winston County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    299
  • 1940 to 1949
    344
  • 1950 to 1959
    647
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,403
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,396
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,062
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,504
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,473
  • 2010 to 2013
    954
  • 2014 or later
    1

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Winston County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    414
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,356
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,373
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,076

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Winston County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Winston County that commute to work in a particular way.

30.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Winston County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    332
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,646
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,265
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    700
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    711
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    506
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,120
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    299
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    324
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    692
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    887
  • 90 or more minutes
    535

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Winston County, Alabama in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Winston County, Alabama

We have data for 9 places in Winston County, Alabama. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.