Winston County's estimated 2026 population is 17,302 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Winston County is the 51st largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 population was 19,202 and has seen a growth of -9.89% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Winston County includes 49.66% White, 47.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (49.66%)
Black or African American (47.24%)
Two or more races (1.64%)
Native American (1.24%)
Other race (0.15%)
Asian (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,745 | 49.66% |
| Black or African American | 8,319 | 47.24% |
| Two or more races | 288 | 1.64% |
| Native American | 218 | 1.24% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Winston County's average per capita income is $36,076. Household income levels show a median of $49,071. The poverty rate stands at 30.41%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,996 | - |
| Families | $57,757 | $76,116 |
| Households | $49,071 | $68,306 |
| Non Families | $33,298 | $52,688 |
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