Winston County, Alabama

Winston County: county in Alabama, United States

About

Winston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,484 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 23,508 inhabitants. Its county seat is Double Springs. The county was created 176 years ago in 1850.

Winston County locator map
Location of Winston County on Alabama map.

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Winston County at a glance

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Quick Facts about Winston County

Population 23,508 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Alabama (United States)
Different from Winston County
Plate code 67
Area 1637 km2
Water as percent of area 3%
Land as percent of area 97%
Latitude & Longitude 34.1492,-87.3737
Named for John Hancock, John A. Winston
Altitude 669 feet / 204 meters
Capital Double Springs
Establishment February 12, 1850
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 03:16:03 (17th April 2026)
Density 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.15% (2010-2020)
Weather 87℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Winston County Alabama Courthouse image
Winston County Alabama Courthouse image

Geography

Winston County is located at 34°8'57"N 87°22'25"W (34.1492300, -87.3736800). It has 5 neighbors: Cullman County, Franklin County, Lawrence County, Marion County and Walker County.

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The largest city of Winston County is Haleyville with a population of 4,104. Other cities include, Double Springs population 1,062, Addison population 717, Lynn population 632 and Arley population 340. See all Winston County cities & populated places.

Winston County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winston County.

City Name Population Title
Haleyville 4,104 City in Winston and Marion counties, Alabama, USA
Double Springs 1,062 Town in Alabama, United States of America
Addison 717 Town in Winston County, Alabama, USA
Lynn 632 Town in Winston County, Alabama, United States
Arley 340 Town in Winston County, Alabama, USA
Natural Bridge 35 Town in Winston County, Alabama, United States

Weather

87°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph SW Friday

Sunny, with a high near 87.

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Official website of Winston County

Official Website

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Winston County decreased by 4.15% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 24,484 - census
2011 24,362 -0.5% estimation process
2012 24,193 -0.7% estimation process
2013 24,189 -0.02% estimation process
2014 24,139 -0.21% estimation process
2015 23,930 -0.87% estimation process
2016 23,907 -0.1% estimation process
2017 23,760 -0.62% estimation process
2018 23,693 -0.28% estimation process
2019 23,629 -0.27% estimation process
2020 23,508 -0.51% estimation process
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