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Winnebago County

Illinois · 285,350 residents · 513.05 sq mi
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Winnebago County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,310. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $121,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285,350
+2%since 2000
from 278,418 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
556 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 543 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+11%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
249K261K274K287K300K1990201020202024Winnebago County
2024283K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,310
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,894
+41%since 2000
from $21,194 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$817
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(220,817)
Black10.4%(29,038)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(19,206)
Asian1.7%(4,719)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(115,895)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(183,235)
Black13.4%(38,240)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(40,952)
Asian2.8%(7,938)
Other3.3%(9,455)
Diversity Score66.1%(188,743)
Segregation Score41%(117,119)
Diversity Score
66
+59%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winnebago County, Illinois?

Winnebago County, Illinois has about 285,350 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winnebago County, Illinois?

The typical household in Winnebago County, Illinois earns about $55,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winnebago County, Illinois expensive?

In Winnebago County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $121,400, and the typical rent is about $817 a month.

How educated are people in Winnebago County, Illinois?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Winnebago County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winnebago County, Illinois?

About 15.8% of people in Winnebago County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winnebago County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Winnebago County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,437 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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