Winston County Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,576 | — | — |
| 1870 | 4,155 | +579 | +16.2% |
| 1880 | 4,253 | +98 | +2.4% |
| 1890 | 6,552 | +2,299 | +54.1% |
| 1900 | 9,554 | +3,002 | +45.8% |
| 1910 | 12,855 | +3,301 | +34.6% |
| 1920 | 14,378 | +1,523 | +11.8% |
| 1930 | 15,596 | +1,218 | +8.5% |
| 1940 | 18,746 | +3,150 | +20.2% |
| 1950 | 18,250 | -496 | -2.6% |
| 1960 | 14,858 | -3,392 | -18.6% |
| 1970 | 16,654 | +1,796 | +12.1% |
| 1980 | 21,953 | +5,299 | +31.8% |
| 1990 | 22,053 | +100 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 24,843 | +2,790 | +12.7% |
| 2010 | 24,484 | -359 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 23,540 | -944 | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 23,869 | +329 | +1.4% |
Cities & CDPs in Winston County
| # | Name | Population | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haleyville | 4,313 | — |
| 2 | Double Springs | 1,121 | +6.1% |
| 3 | Addison | 676 | -9.4% |
| 4 | Lynn | 628 | +13.4% |
| 5 | Arley | 333 | +20.7% |
| 6 | Natural Bridge | 41 | +46.4% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 3,576 | Decennial Census |
| 1870 | 4,155 | Decennial Census |
| 1880 | 4,253 | Decennial Census |
| 1890 | 6,552 | Decennial Census |
| 1900 | 9,554 | Decennial Census |
| 1910 | 12,855 | Decennial Census |
| 1920 | 14,378 | Decennial Census |
| 1930 | 15,596 | Decennial Census |
| 1940 | 18,746 | Decennial Census |
| 1950 | 18,250 | Decennial Census |
| 1960 | 14,858 | Decennial Census |
| 1970 | 16,654 | Decennial Census |
| 1980 | 21,953 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 22,053 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 24,843 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 24,600 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 24,576 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 24,614 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 24,629 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 24,796 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 24,858 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 24,696 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 24,691 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 24,484 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 24,484 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 24,362 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 24,194 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 24,190 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 24,141 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 23,929 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 23,911 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 23,753 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 23,690 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 23,700 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 23,540 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 23,639 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 23,741 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 23,673 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 23,869 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)