Winston County, Mississippi Population 2022
Winston County, Mississippi's estimated population is 17,328 with a growth rate of -1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Winston County, Mississippi is the 53rd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 19,203 and has seen a growth of -9.76% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 4,650 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 7,956 | 3,306 | 71.10% |
| 1860 | 9,811 | 1,855 | 23.32% |
| 1870 | 8,984 | -827 | -8.43% |
| 1880 | 10,087 | 1,103 | 12.28% |
| 1890 | 12,089 | 2,002 | 19.85% |
| 1900 | 14,124 | 2,035 | 16.83% |
| 1910 | 17,139 | 3,015 | 21.35% |
| 1920 | 18,139 | 1,000 | 5.83% |
| 1930 | 21,239 | 3,100 | 17.09% |
| 1940 | 22,751 | 1,512 | 7.12% |
| 1950 | 22,231 | -520 | -2.29% |
| 1960 | 19,246 | -2,985 | -13.43% |
| 1970 | 18,406 | -840 | -4.36% |
| 1980 | 19,474 | 1,068 | 5.80% |
| 1990 | 19,433 | -41 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 19,203 | -230 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 19,044 | -159 | -0.83% |
| 2012 | 18,977 | -67 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 18,757 | -220 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 18,601 | -156 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 18,447 | -154 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 18,340 | -107 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 18,237 | -103 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 18,164 | -73 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 17,955 | -209 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 17,746 | -209 | -1.16% |
| 2021 | 17,537 | -209 | -1.18% |
| 2022 | 17,328 | -209 | -1.19% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,117 | 50.33% |
| Black or African American | 8,544 | 47.16% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 178 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 60 | 0.33% |
| Two or More Races | 211 | 1.16% |
Winston County, Mississippi Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,100 | 2.48 | 74.5 |
| Married | 2,906 | 2.9 | 89 |
| Male | 376 | 3.16 | 61.7 |
| Female | 1,312 | 3.94 | 52.1 |
| Non Family | 2,506 | 1.12 | 71.2 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 753 | 5.98% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,241 | 9.85% |
| High School Graduate | 4,751 | 37.71% |
| Some College | 2,584 | 20.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,241 | 9.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,373 | 10.90% |
| Graduate Degree | 656 | 5.21% |
Winston County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 86 | 80 | 51 |
| Hispanic | 216 | 145 | 65 |
| White | 6,784 | 6,110 | 1,514 |
| Black | 5,472 | 4,238 | 445 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | |
| Native American | 108 | 93 | |
| Other Race | 60 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 59.30%.
$28,572
Average Earnings
$33,606
Average Male
$23,327
Average Female
Winston County, Mississippi Language by Age
Winston County, Mississippi Language
98.69% of Winston County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.83% of the population.
Winston County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 178 | 96 | 53.93% |
| Black | 8,301 | 2,908 | 35.03% |
| Multiple | 211 | 39 | 18.48% |
| White | 8,797 | 1,171 | 13.31% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 223 | 40 | 17.94% |
23.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.65%
Male Poverty Rate
27.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Winston County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winston County, Mississippi is Native, with 53.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winston County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 17.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.97%.
Winston County, Mississippi Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Winston County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
Winston County, Mississippi Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Winston County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 585 | 7.88% |
| Black | 292 | 4.65% |
| Native American | 15 | 8.43% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 36.05% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 5.86% |
Winston County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
3.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
86.75%
Born in Winston County, Mississippi
99.45%
Native Born
0.55%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.45% of Winston County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 86.75% having been born in Mississippi. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990