Winona County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27169 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 49,779 #1,017 / 3,222
68th
Median Household Income $70,744 -5.9% #1,143 / 3,222
65th
Median Age 36.4 years -6.4% #2,821 / 3,222
12th
Median Home Value $235,400 -16.5% #1,034 / 3,222
68th
Median Gross Rent $907 -22.0% #1,397 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 14.8% +17.5% #1,915 / 3,222
41th

Demographics

Winona County has a population of 49,779, making it the #1,017 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.0%
Native Born
3.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Winona County is $70,744, ranking #1,143 out of 3,222 counties — 5.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 2.3%.

Median Household Income
$70,744 −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,143 of 3,222
65th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,508 −6.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,020 of 3,222
68th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.8% +17.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,915 of 3,222
41th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.3% −56.9% vs nat'l
Rank #366 of 3,222
89th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.7% −2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #589 of 3,222
82th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.7 min −28.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,851 of 3,222
12th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Winona County is $235,400 (-16.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $907/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.5%.

Median Home Value
$235,400 −16.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,034 of 3,222
68th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$907 −22.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,397 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.5% +7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,347 of 3,222
27th percentile
69.5% Homeownership

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Health

94.8% of residents in Winona County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.

94.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8% +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #704 of 3,222
78th percentile

About Winona County, Minnesota

Winona County, Minnesota has a total population of 49,779, making it the 1,017th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Winona County is 36.4 years, which is 6.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Winona County is $70,744, which ranks #1,143 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3%.

The median home value in Winona County is $235,400, 16.5% below the national median. Renters in Winona County pay a median gross rent of $907 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Winona County, 32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.7 min.

Winona County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.9%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).

All data for Winona County, Minnesota 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.