Winnsboro: Demographics & People
Winnsboro's population stands at 3,485 people, in 1,252 households. Population grew 2.9% from 3,386 (2022) to 3,485 (2024). Median age 36.8 years. (11.7y younger than Wood County; 2.3y older than Texas). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 74% White (non-Hispanic) and 21% Hispanic or Latino. 67% of households are family-led. County is gaining 208 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.8 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 33% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 86 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.9% from 3,386 (2022) to 3,485 (2024) — about 4.9× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~3,587 (extrapolated at 1.5%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 3,726.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 10,359 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.9% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 3,386 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 3,485 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 3,485 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 3,726 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.8y is 2.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.8 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.1% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 3,485 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 979 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 630.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 1,243.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 633 |
| Population under 18 | 979 |
| Median age | 36.8 years (vs Texas 34.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 3,485 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 2,911 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 546 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 27.8% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 0.8% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 21.2% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 74.3% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
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.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 4% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 2,739 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 599 |
| Share born in this state | 78.6% |
| Share born in another state | 21.4% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 17.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 3.8% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 138 |
| From Africa | 54 |
Households & Family Composition
1,252 households. Averaging 2.6 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 67% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 723 families, 43% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 723 |
| Married couples with children | 309 |
| Single-parent households | 56 |
| Average household size | 2.63 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 22.4% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 71 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 58 |
| Family households | 843 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 67.3% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 1,252 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 29.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 208 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 29.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 10,020 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 9,812 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 208 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
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 | 205 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.2% |
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. 139 residents live in group quarters (4.0% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 139 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 5 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48159 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 159 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Franklin |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 24.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 18.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 32.40 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48159 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 261 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48159 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Franklin County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 42.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 36.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 10,725 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.90 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 3 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.1% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 3,485, growing, family-oriented, middle-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 3,485 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Franklin County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade