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.
County Snapshot
Winston County at a glance
Winston County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
HaleyvillePopulation 4,104
Top linked places
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 |
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.
Winston County map
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 |
Official website of Winston County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Winston County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 17,845 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |