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Winnebago

Illinois · 3,101 residents · 1.934 sq mi
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Winnebago is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,518. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $154,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,101
+5%since 2000
from 2,958 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,603 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,529 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+16%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Winnebago
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,518
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,891 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,921
+33%since 2000
from $21,019 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.304
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$918
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(2,870)
Black1.1%(33)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(35)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(190)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,962)
Black1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(55)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other2.2%(69)
Diversity Score13%(402)
Diversity Score
13
+102%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+99%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winnebago, Illinois?

Winnebago, Illinois has about 3,101 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winnebago, Illinois?

The typical household in Winnebago, Illinois earns about $80,518 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 $154,400, and the typical rent is about $918 a month.

How educated are people in Winnebago, Illinois?

About 28.9% 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 3.2% 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 1,261 residents, a change of about 69 percent over that period.

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