How many people live in Winston County, AL?
Updated Apr. 6, 2026Refreshed annually
In 2024, there were about 23,900 people living in Winston County, AL. That makes Winston County the 42nd-most populous county in Alabama. It is home to 0.46% of people living in the state.
23.9K
population of Winston County, AL (2024)
0.46%
County share of the Alabama population (2024)
About 23,900 people lived in Winston County, AL in 2024.
Population estimates, 2000–2024
What are Winston County, AL’s age demographics?
1. Introduction - Briefly introduce the topic of age demographics in Winston County, AL. - Mention the importance of understanding age demographics for various purposes such as policy making, resource allocation, etc. 2. Age Distribution - Provide a detailed breakdown of the population by age groups in Winston County, AL. - Use specific age ranges (e.g., 0-4 years, 5-9 years, etc.) to categorize the population. - Include the total population for each age group. 3. Comparison to National Averages - Compare the age demographics of Winston County, AL to national averages. - Highlight any differences or similarities. 4. Trends Over Time - Discuss any trends in the age demographics of Winston County, AL over a specified period (e.g., the last decade). - Include data on how the population in different age groups has changed over time. 5. Implications - Explain the potential implications of the age demographics in Winston County, AL. - Discuss how the age distribution might impact areas such as education, healthcare, employment, and social services. 6. Conclusion - Summarize the points discussed in the article. - Reiterate the importance of understanding age demographics in Winston County, AL. 7. Data Sources - List the sources of data used in the article (e.g., census data, government reports, etc.). - Ensure that all data sources are credible and up-to-date.About 5,400 Winston County, AL residents are aged 65 and older in 2024. That represents 22.5% of its population. For comparison, the age group represents 18.6% of Alabama’s population and 18% in the US overall.
Another 4,900 Winston County residents, or 20.5% of the population, were children under 18. For comparison, the age group represents 22.1% of Alabama’s population and 21.6% in the US overall.
A lower share of Winston County, AL's population is aged 25–44 than the US as a whole.
Population estimates by age group, (2024)
What are Winston County, AL’s racial and ethnic demographics?
Non-Hispanic white residents make up 91.7% of the Winston County, AL population, higher than the national share of 57.5%.
In contrast, Winston County’s Hispanic population accounts for 4.2%, below the 20% nationwide, and the non-Hispanic Black or African American population makes up 1.3% of the county, compared with 12.6% nationally.
Racial and ethnic make up differ based on location. These figures reflect how people identified their race alone (not in combination with other races), and separate out Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, following Census reporting standards.
Winston County, AL has a higher share of a non-Hispanic white population than Alabama as a whole.
Population estimates by race and ethnicity, (2024)
The largest city or town in Winston County, AL is Haleyville with about 4,300 residents in 2024.
Cities and towns in Winston County, AL ranked by population
Population (2024), includes only portions within county
| City or town | Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Haleyville (pt.) | 4,257 |
| 2. | Double Springs | 1,121 |
| 3. | Addison | 676 |
| 4. | Lynn | 628 |
| 5. | Arley | 333 |
| 6. | Natural Bridge | 41 |
| 7. | Nauvoo (pt.) | |
| 8. | Balance of Winston County | 16,813 |
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