Winfield: Demographics & People
About 4,999 people live in Winfield, in 1,831 households. Population grew 0.3% from 4,982 (2022) to 4,999 (2024). Median age 49.3 years. (5.4y older than Marion County; 10.0y older than Alabama). Children under 18 are 22% of the population. Population is 92% White (non-Hispanic) and 6% Black. 56% of households are family-led. County is losing 67 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 22% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Alabama avg 2.5).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Alabama 39%).
- 91 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Alabama 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.3% from 4,982 (2022) to 4,999 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~5,016 (extrapolated at 0.2%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 5,038.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| County Population | 16,321 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 34.0% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 4,982 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 4,999 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 4,999 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Population Estimate | 5,038 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 49.3y is 10.4 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 22% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 49.3 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 22.4% |
| Age Summary · Character | established |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 4,999 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,118 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 749 |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,868 |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,264 |
| Population under 18 | 1,118 |
| Median age | 49.3 years (vs Alabama 37.3y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 4,999 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 4,710 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 171 |
| Asian residents | 70 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 7 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 11.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 1.3% (vs Alabama 1.4%) |
| Black population | 5.7% (vs Alabama 28.6%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 30.0% (vs Alabama 4.8%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 92.0% (vs Alabama 57.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
Top (8)
Sources: Census ACS 2022 B04006+B03001+B02001
Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 1% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 3,908 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,036 |
| Share born in this state | 78.2% |
| Share born in another state | 21.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 20.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 30.0% |
| Naturalized citizens | 80.0% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 41 |
| From Africa | 41 |
Households & Family Composition
1,831 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 1,112 families, 28% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 970 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 1,112 |
| Married couples with children | 312 |
| Average household size | 2.56 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 24.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 152 |
| Family households | 1,033 households (vs Alabama 7,066) |
| Households that are families | 56.4% (vs Alabama 61.2%) |
| Total households | 1,831 households (vs Alabama 10,925) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 20.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 67 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 20.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 13,051 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 13,118 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -67 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 443 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 9.4% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 175 residents live in group quarters (3.5% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 175 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 104 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 01057 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 01 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 057 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · County | Fayette |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 37.1 per 1,000 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 29.60 |
| County Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 45.70 |
| County Cdc Mortality · Fips | 01057 |
| County Cdc Mortality · County | Fayette County |
| County Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| County Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 617 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 01057 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · County | Fayette County |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 42.1% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 36.2% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 38.7% |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 16,302 |
| County Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 3 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 2 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 22.4% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 4,999, stable, established, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 4,999 people (vs Alabama 26,673) |
| Town Summary · County | Fayette County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade