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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Winnebago

Illinois · 2,958 residents · 1.934 sq mi
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Winnebago is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $59,891. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $110,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,958
+61%since 1990
from 1,840 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,529 / sq mi
+61%since 1990
from 951 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.9
+7%since 1990
from 31.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Winnebago
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,891
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,019
+63%since 1990
from $12,888 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.1%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$110,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $373 in 1990
US average: $602
87.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
12.6% rent
1.8
−1%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,818)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(23)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score5.9%(109)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,870)
Black1.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(35)
Asian0.3%(9)
Diversity Score6.4%(190)
6
+8%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.4%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−47%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winnebago, Illinois?

Winnebago, Illinois has about 2,958 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Winnebago, Illinois?

The typical household in Winnebago, Illinois earns about $59,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winnebago, Illinois expensive?

In Winnebago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $110,200, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Winnebago, Illinois?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Winnebago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winnebago, Illinois?

About 1.1% of people in Winnebago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winnebago, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Winnebago, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,118 residents, a change of about 61 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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