Winnebago County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17201 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 283,292 | — | #255 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,837 | -12.4% | #1,560 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,227 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $164,500 | -41.6% | #1,918 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,021 | -12.2% | #923 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | +24.0% | #2,060 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Winnebago County has a population of 283,292, making it the #255 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Winnebago County is $65,837, ranking #1,560 out of 3,222 counties — 12.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Winnebago County is $164,500 (-41.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,021/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.9%.
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93.8% of residents in Winnebago County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Winnebago County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois has a total population of 283,292, making it the 255th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Winnebago County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Winnebago County is $65,837, which ranks #1,560 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Winnebago County is $164,500, 41.6% below the national median. Renters in Winnebago County pay a median gross rent of $1,021 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Winnebago County, 25.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Winnebago County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (11.6%).
All data for Winnebago County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.