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 175 years ago in 1850.

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% |
Named for : | John Hancock, John A. Winston |
Altitude : | 669 feet / 204 meters |
Capital : | Double Springs |
Establishment : | February 02, 1850 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 05:38:21 (23rd February 2025) |
Density : | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -4.15% (2010-2020) |


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. . 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
Official website of Winston County
Winston County has 5 neighbours.
- Cullman County county in Alabama, United States
- Franklin County county in Alabama, United States
- Lawrence County county in Alabama, United States
- Marion County county in Alabama, United States
- Walker County county in Alabama, United States
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 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- 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. |