Winneshiek County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19191 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 19,873 #1,889 / 3,222
41th
Median Household Income $79,066 +5.2% #619 / 3,222
81th
Median Age 42.6 years +9.5% #1,318 / 3,222
59th
Median Home Value $259,200 -8.1% #842 / 3,222
74th
Median Gross Rent $861 -26.0% #1,668 / 3,222
48th
Poverty Rate 8.4% -33.3% #444 / 3,222
86th

Demographics

Winneshiek County has a population of 19,873, making it the #1,889 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Winneshiek County is $79,066, ranking #619 out of 3,222 counties — 5.2% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.4% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.

Median Household Income
$79,066 +5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #619 of 3,222
81th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,556 +0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #665 of 3,222
79th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.4% −33.3% vs nat'l
Rank #444 of 3,222
86th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.3% −56.3% vs nat'l
Rank #384 of 3,222
88th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.2% −7.3% vs nat'l
Rank #676 of 3,222
79th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.9 min −27.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,839 of 3,222
12th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Winneshiek County is $259,200 (-8.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $861/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.

Median Home Value
$259,200 −8.1% vs nat'l
Rank #842 of 3,222
74th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$861 −26.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,668 of 3,222
48th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.2% +15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,669 of 3,222
48th percentile
74.2% Homeownership

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Health

97.3% of residents in Winneshiek County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% above the national rate.

97.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.3% +6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #55 of 3,222
98th percentile

About Winneshiek County, Iowa

Winneshiek County, Iowa has a total population of 19,873, making it the 1,889th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Winneshiek County is 42.6 years, which is 9.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Winneshiek County is $79,066, which ranks #619 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.2% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.4%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.

The median home value in Winneshiek County is $259,200, 8.1% below the national median. Renters in Winneshiek County pay a median gross rent of $861 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Winneshiek County, 31.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.9 min.

Winneshiek County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).

All data for Winneshiek County, Iowa 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.