Snapshot
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Total Population
23,655
CAGR (2011-2025)
-0.36 %
Median Age
45.4 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
21.7 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %
Population & Households
Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
23,655
Sex Ratio
98.9 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.36 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Winston County, AL, exhibits a declining population trend with a 13-year CAGR of -0.36%, contrasting with Alabama's overall growth rate of 0.54%. The county's median age is notably higher at 45.4 years, compared to the state median of 39.3 years, indicating an aging population. Additionally, Winston has a significant old-age dependency ratio of 37.3, higher than the state average of 28.5, suggesting potential challenges in supporting an aging demographic. With 21.7% of its population over 65, Winston County faces unique socio-economic dynamics compared to more youthful counties like Lee and Tuscaloosa.
Dependency Rate
72.1 %
Median Age
45.4 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
21.7 %
Active Aging Index
132.2 %
Old Dependency Rate
37.3 %
Young Dependency Rate
34.8 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
9,103
Married-couple Household
5,148
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.34 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-1.26 %
Average Household Size
2.55 p
Average Family Size
2.98 p
Household with Children (%)
25.7 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
36.3 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
21.6 %
Now Married
57.6 %
Widowed
6.6 %
Divorced
14.2 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.
Racial Profiiles
One Race
96.9 %
Two or More Races
3.1 %
Non-White
6.8 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
3.2 %
White
22,050
Black
263
Asian
105
Native American
123
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov
Place of Birth
Native US Citizen
22,050
Native US Citizen (%)
6.8 %
Born in Alabama (%)
76.7 %
Born in Other State (%)
20.4 %
Foreign Born (%)
1.9 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
27.5 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov
Migration
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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
8.9 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
62.8 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
34 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
3.2 %
%
Source: Census.gov
Religion
Number of Congregations
74
Number of Adherents
13,708
Adherents (% of Total Population)
57.9 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
57 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov
Education Attainment
Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
2,350
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
13.8 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 37,919
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 38,094
Median Income College Grads
$ 58,333
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 56,053
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
34.4 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
17.9 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov
Income
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Household Income (Mean)
$ 49,494
Household Income (Median)
$ 66,201
Per Capita Income
$ 26,933
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
49.2 %
Gini Index
0.4547*
Poverty Rate
18.2 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov