Winnsboro Population

1860–2026

3,282

2026 projection

2.1% 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 Winnsboro. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20263,282-230.70%
20253,305-290.87%
20243,334-60.18%
20233,340-10.03%
20223,341-481.42%
20213,389+1745.41%
20203,215-280.86%
20193,243-150.46%
20183,258-351.06%
20173,293-230.69%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

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

Winnsboro has a population change lower than Fairfield County, South Carolina, and the U.S.

  • South Carolina+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Fairfield County−2.6%
  • Winnsboro−3.5%

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.

Winnsboro Demographics

39.3median age

Median age

Female40.3 yrs
Male36.3 yrs

Adults

2,471
592 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults1,879 other adults

Sex

Female 61.8% · 2,052Male 38.2% · 1,270

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 33 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

Winnsboro Income

$37,434median household income

Median household income

$37,434

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$30,689

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.8%

About 1 in 8 residents

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

Winnsboro Marital Status

32% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married32%41%27%
Never married45%46%44%
Divorced12%10%14%
Widowed10%4%13%
Separated1%0%2%

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