Winston County, Mississippi
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Winston County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. As of 2000, the population is 20,160. Its county seat is Louisville6.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,580 km² (610 mi²). 1,572 km² (607 mi²) of it is land and 8 km² (3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.51% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 20,160 people, 7,578 households, and 5,471 families residing in the county. The population density is 13/km² (33/mi²). There are 8,472 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (14/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 55.26% White, 43.25% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 1.21% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 7,578 households out of which 33.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.90% are married couples living together, 18.10% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% are non-families. 25.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.50% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.09.
In the county the population is spread out with 26.80% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 26.10% from 25 to 44, 22.50% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $28,256, and the median income for a family is $33,602. Males have a median income of $28,665 versus $18,210 for females. The per capita income for the county is $14,548. 23.70% of the population and 19.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 32.90% of those under the age of 18 and 18.90% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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