Winston Population

1960–2026

5,693

2026 projection

1.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Winston. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,693+130.23%
20255,680-240.42%
20245,704-50.09%
20235,709+90.16%
20225,700+10.02%
20215,699+741.32%
20205,625+240.43%
20195,601+460.83%
20185,555+500.91%
20175,505+661.21%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Winston is growing about as fast as Douglas County and Oregon, and slower than the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Oregon+0.7%
  • Douglas County+0.6%
  • Winston+0.5%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Winston Demographics

46.4median age

Median age

Female51.3 yrs
Male43.2 yrs

Adults

4,618
1,382 seniors (65+) · 30% of adults3,236 other adults

Sex

Female 48.2% · 2,740Male 51.8% · 2,950

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 57 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Winston Income

$56,667median household income

Median household income

$56,667

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,170

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

23.6%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Winston Marital Status

46% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married46%48%43%
Never married29%34%23%
Divorced17%15%19%
Widowed8%3%14%
Separated<1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201