Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Located in Wisconsin, Winnebago County has a population of 171,769 residents and a median age of 38.7 years, making it the #398 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.3%. The median home value is $225,800, and the median household income is $74,925, which is 0% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Winnebago County, 31.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 7.7% below the national average, ranking #691 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Winnebago County is 77.9 years. 14.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
17.3% of adults in Winnebago County smoke , 39.6% are obese , and 24.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 22.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Winnebago County is 2.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 14.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 7.3 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
11.4% of children in Winnebago County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.8 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 9.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Winnebago County is 70.5%. The mean commute time is 21.2 min, which is 23.1% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Winnebago County voted Republican with a margin of 4.8%. The vote was 46.9% Dem / 51.7% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.9 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.