Mississippi Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,536 (100%) |
| Population Density | 29 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 53 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $53,031 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,301 |
| Median Home Value | $124,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 8,231 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 5,213 (63.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,928 (23.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,090 (13.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 7,141 |
| Average Household Size | 2.40 |
| Family Households | 4,362 (61.1%) |
The table below compares Winston County to the other 82 counties and county equivalents in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 52 | 38th |
| Population Density | # 52 | 38th |
| Median Household Income | # 27 | 68th |
| Per Capita Income | # 16 | 81st |
| Diversity Index | # 24 | 72nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
