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Winger

Minnesota · 174 residents · 0.324 sq mi
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Winger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,750. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $71,900. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
174
−15%since 2000
from 205 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
38.0
+13%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401732062392721990201020202024Winger
2024157
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.6%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(13)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.3%(11)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(7)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.9%(26)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 449.2%(16)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412.1%(21)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.2%(23)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.9%(12)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847.5%(13)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,146 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,573
+101%since 2000
from $11,707 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Winger on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Norwegian47.2%(67)
Czech19%(27)
German19%(27)
French10.6%(15)
Irish5.6%(8)
Swedish4.2%(6)
Belgian3.5%(5)
Scottish2.8%(4)
Danish2.1%(3)
Dutch2.1%(3)
English2.1%(3)
Russian1.4%(2)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Lebanese0.7%(1)
RANKED:Largest Norwegian population · Largest Czech population · Largest German population · Largest French population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 83.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.5%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.3%(31)
Married34.7%(26)
Widowed1.3%(1)
Divorced22.7%(17)
Women 15+
Never married40.4%(19)
Married51.1%(24)
Widowed4.3%(2)
Divorced4.3%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winger, Minnesota?

Winger, Minnesota has about 174 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winger, Minnesota?

The typical household in Winger, Minnesota earns about $35,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winger, Minnesota expensive?

In Winger, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Winger, Minnesota?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Winger, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winger, Minnesota?

About 21.8% of people in Winger, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winger, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Winger, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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