Winnebago County, Wisconsin

WI · FIPS 55139 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 171,769 #398 / 3,222
88th
Median Household Income $74,925 -0.3% #846 / 3,222
74th
Median Age 38.7 years -0.5% #2,453 / 3,222
24th
Median Home Value $225,800 -19.9% #1,125 / 3,222
65th
Median Gross Rent $965 -17.0% #1,123 / 3,222
65th
Poverty Rate 11.3% -10.1% #1,098 / 3,222
66th

Demographics

Winnebago County has a population of 171,769, making it the #398 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Winnebago County is $74,925, ranking #846 out of 3,222 counties — 0.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$74,925 −0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #846 of 3,222
74th percentile
Per Capita Income
$40,938 −0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #728 of 3,222
77th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.3% −10.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,098 of 3,222
66th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −58.9% vs nat'l
Rank #331 of 3,222
90th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1% −7.7% vs nat'l
Rank #691 of 3,222
79th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.2 min −23.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,668 of 3,222
17th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Winnebago County is $225,800 (-19.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $965/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.8%.

Median Home Value
$225,800 −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,125 of 3,222
65th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$965 −17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,123 of 3,222
65th percentile
Homeownership Rate
65.8% +2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,684 of 3,222
17th percentile
65.8% Homeownership

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Health

95.5% of residents in Winnebago County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.

95.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.5% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #439 of 3,222
86th percentile

About Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Winnebago County, Wisconsin has a total population of 171,769, making it the 398th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Winnebago County is 38.7 years, which is 0.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Winnebago County is $74,925, which ranks #846 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Winnebago County is $225,800, 19.9% below the national median. Renters in Winnebago County pay a median gross rent of $965 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Winnebago County, 31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.2 min.

Winnebago County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) and Two or More Races (3.4%).

All data for Winnebago County, Wisconsin 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.