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Winneshiek County

Iowa · 20,070 residents · 689.844 sq mi
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Winneshiek County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,162. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,070
−6%since 2000
from 21,310 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
29 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+19%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,162
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,383
+90%since 2000
from $17,047 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
24.1% rent
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(18,705)
Black0.6%(119)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(585)
Asian0.9%(178)
Other0.9%(189)
Diversity Score13%(2,616)
Segregation Score21.9%(4,395)
Diversity Score
13
+149%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winneshiek County, Iowa?

Winneshiek County, Iowa has about 20,070 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winneshiek County, Iowa earns about $63,162 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 $183,300, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Winneshiek County, Iowa?

About 29.8% 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 8.8% of people in Winneshiek County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winneshiek County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Winneshiek County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 777 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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