Winston County's estimated 2026 population is 17,488 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Winston County is the 51st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,202 and has seen a growth of -8.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.8 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 13,648 adults, (3,801 of whom are seniors) in Winston County.
Female: 8,950 (51%)
Male: 8,586 (49%)
The racial composition of Winston County includes 49.62% White, 47.1% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,702 | 49.62% |
| Black or African American | 8,260 | 47.1% |
| Two or more races | 319 | 1.82% |
| Native American | 208 | 1.19% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.1% |
Winston County's average per capita income is $42,573. Household income levels show a median of $53,031. The poverty rate stands at 26.86%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,583 | - |
| Families | $64,813 | $81,366 |
| Households | $53,031 | $73,896 |
| Non Families | $33,838 | $59,412 |
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