State
County
Land Area
4.0 sq mi
Density
1,112.6/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.13%
Growth Since 2010
-9.41%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Winnsboro is a city located in Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 4,448, it is the 65th largest city in Louisiana and the 5099th largest city in the United States. Winnsboro is currently declining at a rate of -1.13% annually and its population has decreased by -9.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,910 in 2010. Winnsboro reached it's highest population of 5,921 in 1980. Spanning over 4 miles, Winnsboro has a population density of 1,113 people per square mile.
The average household income in Winnsboro is $31,182 with a poverty rate of 43.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $616 per month, and the median house value is $83,600. The median age in Winnsboro is 29.7 years, 26.1 years for males, and 31.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.4 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winnsboro was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,500 | 75.43% |
| White | 1,125 | 24.25% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.32% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,504 | 2.97 | 41.3 |
| Female | 518 | 4.2 | 20.3 |
| Non Family | 497 | 1.03 | 39.6 |
| Married | 294 | 3.8 | 82.7 |
| Male | 195 | 3.42 | 39 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 277 | 10.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 502 | 19.10% |
| High School Graduate | 903 | 34.36% |
| Some College | 523 | 19.90% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 6.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 140 | 5.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 4.34% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,817 | 1,266 | 217 |
| White | 796 | 583 | 37 |
| Multiple Races | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 73.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 11.94%.
99.70% of Winnsboro residents speak only English, while 0.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.30% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,484 | 1,441 | 41.36% |
| White | 1,029 | 542 | 52.67% |
| Multiple | 15 | 15 | 100.00% |
43.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.41%
Male Poverty Rate
46.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winnsboro is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winnsboro is Black, with 41.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 56.10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.99%.
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.8%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 8.90% |
| Black | 69 | 3.38% |
23.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.7%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
100.00% of Winnsboro residents were born in the United States, with 85.80% having been born in Louisiana. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,448 | -51 | -1.13% |
| 2020 | 4,499 | -51 | -1.12% |
| 2019 | 4,550 | -51 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 4,601 | -44 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 4,645 | -53 | -1.13% |
| 2016 | 4,698 | -21 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 4,719 | -35 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 4,754 | -33 | -0.69% |
| 2013 | 4,787 | -37 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 4,824 | -61 | -1.25% |
| 2011 | 4,885 | -30 | -0.61% |
| 2010 | 4,915 | -429 | -0.83% |
| 2000 | 5,344 | -411 | -0.74% |
| 1990 | 5,755 | -166 | -0.28% |
| 1980 | 5,921 | 572 | 1.02% |
| 1970 | 5,349 | 912 | 1.89% |
| 1960 | 4,437 | 782 | 1.96% |
| 1950 | 3,655 | 821 | 2.58% |
| 1940 | 2,834 | 0.00% |