Population 6,348 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Winfield
Household size in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.65 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.25 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Winfield average 2.65 people, the same as the country as a whole. The typical household here is bigger than in Alabama as a whole, where it has 2.56 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.39, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.0, Winfield is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.3, mirroring the country. Only 18 of the 186 Alabama cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Winfield: 8.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 5.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Winfield
Renters in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.7% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 21.9% of households in Winfield rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 57.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.6% of the housing in Winfield, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 9.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Winfield are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alabama overall, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $446 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $620 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $530 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $756 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$310 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Winfield costs $756 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $310 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Winfield
Bachelor's degrees in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Winfield: 15.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Winfield has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Alabama cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.1% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.2% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.0 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Winfield is close to the national rate: 88.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 18.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Winfield
| Period | Winfield | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Winfield than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Winfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield | 2.65 | 46.0 | 8.4% | 21.9% | 22.6% | 1979 | $756 | 15.1% | 88.1% | 6.7% |
| Gu-Win | 2.70 | 37.0 | 1.8% | 14.2% | 25.0% | 1976 | $858 | 14.1% | 87.4% | 5.4% |
| Glen Allen | 2.49 | 44.6 | 3.3% | 13.2% | 19.1% | 1987 | $818 | 8.9% | 82.9% | 9.5% |
| Twin | 2.59 | 45.4 | 5.0% | 19.0% | 19.3% | 1975 | $687 | 17.7% | 88.4% | 6.4% |
| Guin | 2.69 | 41.6 | 7.4% | 29.9% | 16.4% | 1977 | $690 | 18.2% | 87.7% | 8.7% |
| Pea Ridge | 2.86 | 42.0 | 5.6% | 13.9% | 12.1% | 1981 | $714 | 13.4% | 85.7% | 6.8% |
| Rock City | 2.55 | 44.0 | 14.1% | 24.8% | 29.0% | 1979 | $701 | 10.2% | 75.4% | 2.9% |
| Brilliant | 2.55 | 42.4 | 8.2% | 28.7% | 24.5% | 1977 | $530 | 9.2% | 81.2% | 6.0% |
| Gold Mine | 2.89 | 30.7 | 4.7% | 9.8% | 42.7% | 1991 | $463 | 13.0% | 81.3% | 6.1% |
| Eldridge | 2.49 | 38.4 | 14.4% | 10.9% | 20.0% | 1978 | $708 | 16.4% | 77.2% | 1.3% |
| Fowlers Crossroads | 2.66 | 39.9 | 1.4% | 4.7% | 21.9% | 1987 | $919 | 14.6% | 88.6% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Winfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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