Alabama

Winston

23,540
2020 population
1850
first census record
18
census records

About Winston

Winston, Alabama, first appears in the United States federal census in 1850, when it recorded a population of 1,542. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 23,540.

Its recorded population peaked at 24,843 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 5 percent.

On the ground today, one documented military engagement has been recorded within the county, among them North Alabama Mountain Guerrilla War, and 4 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202023,540
201024,484
200024,843
199022,053
198021,953
197016,654
196014,858
195018,250
194018,746
193015,596
192014,378
191012,855
19009,554
18906,552
18804,253
18704,155
18603,576
18501,542
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Winston

Military engagements that took place in Winston, Alabama.

North Alabama Mountain Guerrilla War
1861

Historic places in Winston

National Register of Historic Places listings in Winston, Alabama.

Archeological Site No. 1WI50
Haleyville
Winston County Courthouse
Double Springs
Feldman's Department Store
Haleyville
Houston Jail
Houston

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Frequently asked about Winston

When does Winston first appear in the US census?
Winston, Alabama first appears in the federal census in 1850, with a recorded population of 1,542.
What is the population of Winston?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Winston had a recorded population of 23,540.
When did Winston's population peak?
Winston's recorded population peaked at 24,843 in 2000.
Were any battles fought in Winston?
1 documented military engagement took place in Winston, including North Alabama Mountain Guerrilla War.
How many historic places are in Winston?
4 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Winston, Alabama.
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