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Winnebago

Minnesota · 1,383 residents (2025 est.) · 2.337 sq mi
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Winnebago has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,643. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,280
−14%since 2000
from 1,487 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
548 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
−5%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,383 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Winnebago
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,643
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,321 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,566
+92%since 2000
from $16,435 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−8%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+45%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,363)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(99)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.3%(257)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(977)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino21.3%(273)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(28)
Diversity Score46.4%(594)
Diversity Score
46
+169%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winnebago, Minnesota?

Winnebago, Minnesota has about 1,280 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winnebago, Minnesota?

The typical household in Winnebago, Minnesota earns about $59,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winnebago, Minnesota expensive?

In Winnebago, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $110,900, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Winnebago, Minnesota?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Winnebago, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winnebago, Minnesota?

About 11.1% of people in Winnebago, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winnebago, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Winnebago, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 279 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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