Demographics of Winnsboro

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,344 people, 1,977 households, and 1,310 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,314.7 people per square mile (508.2/km²). There were 2,144 housing units at an average density of 527.4/sq mi (203.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 39.97% White, 58.53% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.60% of the population.

There were 1,977 households out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.9% were married couples living together, 27.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.28. In the city the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 76.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 67.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $17,590, and the median income for a family was $21,543. Males had a median income of $24,608 versus $15,663 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,229. About 36.7% of families and 40.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 58.3% of those under age 18 and 33.3% of those age 65 or over.

What’s New

The Town of Winnsboro recently teamed up with the Northeast Louisiana Economic Alliance to provide the local region with powerful tools that will enable the best presentation of assets suitable for economic development.

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Upcoming Events

There is always something great happening in Winnsboro. Along with our annual Franklin Parish Catfish Festival every April, we have many other events every month. Check out our event calendar.

Get in Touch

Got questions about Winnsboro or Franklin Parish? Get in touch with us today.

Town of Winnsboro
P.O. Box 270
3814 Front Street
Winnsboro, LA 71295
Telephone: (318) 435-9087