Winston County, Alabama

Winston County is a one of the county from Alabama's 67 counties, located in Southern Region (East South Central) of United States. As of 2000 the population was 24843. The county's estimated population as of July 2008 was 23974, giving it the 43rd largest population among Alabama's county. The county encompasses an area of 631.86 square miles (1636.51 sq km ), of which, 614.44 square miles (1591.39 sq km) of it is land and 17.42 square miles (45.12 sq km) of it is water, it is the 44th largest in terms of geographical size.

Winston County Alabama
Map of Winston County, Alabama

As of the census of 2000, there were 24843 people, 10107 households, and 7286 families residing in the county. The population density was 40.4 people per square mile (15.6/kmē), giving it the 40th most densely populated county among the Alabama. There were 12502 housing units at an average density of 20.3 per square mile (7.84/kmē). The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.89. In the county the population was distributed as follows: 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.5 males. As of July 2008, the population was estimated at 23974, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 97.74% White, 0.74% Black or African American, 0.53% American Indian, 0.14% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian, and 0.84% from two or more races.

Winston County Alabama Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Winston County Alabama School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Winston County Alabama GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $28435, it is the 41st wealthiest county in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $32628, it is the 16th lowest county by median family income in the U.S. state of Alabama. The per capita income for the county was $15738, making its Alabama's 28th highest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 5275 pupils and students, of which 2792 are male and 2483 are female, 21.23% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 255 nursery or pri school, 339 kindergarten, 2801 elementary school, 1171 high school and 709 College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Nauvoo TownWalker County, Winston County0.980.980284289.31106622273
2Addison TownWinston County3.513.510723205.71297322235
3Arley TownWinston County2.82.80290103.61282226500
4Double Springs TownWinston County3.863.8601003259.51512225865
5Haleyville CityWinston County, Marion County7.427.4204182563.91613924907
6Lynn TownWinston County6.556.55059791.21893226125
7Natural Bridge TownWinston County0.420.4202866.5461911875
YearPopulation
April 2000 census24843
April 2000 Estimate24843
July 2000 Estimate24882
July 2001 Estimate24543
July 2002 Estimate24462
July 2003 Estimate24341
July 2004 Estimate24293
July 2005 Estimate24216
July 2006 Estimate24267
July 2007 Estimate24219
July 2008 Estimate23974
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school17877255
Kindergarten172167339
Elementary school146013412801
High school6625091171
College or graduate school320389709
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Winston County, Alabama$28435$32628$15738
Alabama, United States$34135$41657$18189
United States$41994$50046$21587