Winnsboro, LA

Winnsboro, Louisiana

Winnsboro, Louisiana, in Franklin county, is 33 miles SE of Monroe, Louisiana (center to center) and 181 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 5,344.

The People and Families of Winnsboro

In Winnsboro, about 38% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Winnsboro is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

There is an unusually large share of women in Winnsboro.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winnsboro had a median family income of $21,543.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Winnsboro ($750). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Winnsboro Housing

About 58% of housing units in Winnsboro are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Winnsboro, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

High Points

Winnsboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Winnsboro, LA

Comparing Winnsboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Winnsboro Almanac

Winnsboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Winnsboro Public Libraries

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Winnsboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Winnsboro residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Winnsboro, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Winnsboro Hospitals

FRANKLIN MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
P O BOX 1300
(318) 435-9411
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Winnsboro

Winnsboro High Schools (2004)

WINNSBORO HIGH SCHOOL
1600 GLOVER DRIVE
318-435-5676
Serves 543 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

FRANKLIN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
5915 HIGHWAY 4
318-435-9046
A Non-traditional School
Serves 10 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 2.5

Winnsboro Colleges

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Louisiana Technical College - Northeast LA Campus

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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