Winston County, Mississippi
County
Overview
- County Name
- Winston County
- State
- Mississippi
- FIPS Code
- 28159
- State FIPS
- 28
- County FIPS
- 159
Geography
- Land Area
- 607.25 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.84 sq mi
- Total Area
- 610.09 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.078724
- Longitude
- -89.037391
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,521
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,636
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,420 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 103 | 0.6% |
| White | 8,678 | 49.5% |
| Black | 8,262 | 47.2% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 192 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,529 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 0.8% |
| White | 7,065 | 51.8% |
| Black | 6,263 | 45.9% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 151 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,536
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,425
- Poverty Rate
- 26.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,606
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 8,702 | 49.6% |
| Black | 8,260 | 47.1% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,650
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,958 | 34.0% |
| Republican | 3,444 | 29.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,222 | 36.2% |
| Other | 26 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,212 | 44.7% |
| Female | 6,228 | 53.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,578 | 39.3% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 1.1% |
| Black | 6,557 | 56.3% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.6% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,145
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,177 | 47.6% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 27.9% |
| Black | 2,755 | 42.0% |
| Asian | 30 | 41.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,300 | 44.1% |
| Female | 2,770 | 44.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,819 (31.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,401 (19.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,231
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $127,082
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $832
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 3.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.