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Winneshiek County

Iowa · 21,056 residents · 689.844 sq mi
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Winneshiek County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,693. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,056
−1%since 2000
from 21,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+10%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,693
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,908 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,608
+38%since 2000
from $17,047 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,600
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(20,757)
Black0.5%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(170)
Asian0.8%(173)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(1,117)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(20,153)
Black0.6%(130)
Hispanic / Latino2%(418)
Asian1.1%(224)
Other0.6%(126)
Diversity Score10.4%(2,183)
Diversity Score
10
+98%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winneshiek County, Iowa?

Winneshiek County, Iowa has about 21,056 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winneshiek County, Iowa?

The typical household in Winneshiek County, Iowa earns about $50,693 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winneshiek County, Iowa expensive?

In Winneshiek County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $147,600, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Winneshiek County, Iowa?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Winneshiek County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winneshiek County, Iowa?

About 8.4% of people in Winneshiek County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winneshiek County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Winneshiek County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 209 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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