Winston County, AL

County

Cities in Winston County

Neighborhoods in Winston County

Fairview / Rock Creek

German Crossing / Natis

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Winston

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.3%

Households with Children

28.2%

School Enrollment K-12

2,277

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.5%
School Age (5-17): 15.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.4%
Seniors (65+): 22.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 22.5%
High School / GED: 37.9%
Some College or Associate's: 25.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.2%
Single Parents: 8.0%
Couples & Adults: 43.5%
Living Alone: 28.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 1.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 59.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.6%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.0%
Spanish: 2.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 2.3%
Not Enrolled: 81.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources