Winston County, Mississippi

county in Mississippi, United States

Winston County is a county in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2020 census, 17,714 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Louisville.[2]

Winston County
The historic Strand Theatre in Louisville, Mississippi.
Map of Mississippi highlighting Winston County
Location within the U.S. state of Mississippi
Map of the United States highlighting Mississippi
Mississippi's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 33°05′N 89°02′W / 33.09°N 89.04°W / 33.09; -89.04
Country United States
State Mississippi
Founded1833
Named forLouis Winston
SeatLouisville
Largest cityLouisville
Area
 • Total610 sq mi (1,600 km2)
 • Land607 sq mi (1,570 km2)
 • Water2.8 sq mi (7 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total17,714
 • Density29/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
WebsiteWinston County, Mississippi
Winston County Economic Development District Partnership

References change

  1. "QuickFacts: Winston County, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.