COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Winona County

Minnesota · 47,828 residents · 626.177 sq mi

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Winona County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,937. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $54,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.3

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 25%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

47,828

−4%vs 2000

vs 49,985 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

76 / sq mi

−4%vs 2000

vs 80 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.3

−8%vs 2000

vs 32.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202450K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,937

−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $38,700 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,323

−37%vs 2000

vs $18,077 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

12.8%

+0.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$54,600

−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $96,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$323

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $425 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.1%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 70.8% in 2000

27.9% rent

Afford Score

2.1

−15%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.1%(47,522)

Black0.8%(384)

Hispanic / Latino1.4%(686)

Asian1.9%(931)

Other0%

Diversity Score9.8%(4,909)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.2%(46,949)

Black0.4%(204)

Hispanic / Latino0.7%(356)

Asian1%(488)

Other0.4%(187)

Diversity Score6.3%(3,014)

Diversity Score

−36%vs 2000

vs 10 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

19.7%

−3.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 23.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.7%

−6.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.4%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.3 min

+59%vs 2000

vs 12.2 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winona County, Minnesota?

Winona County, Minnesota has about 47,828 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Winona County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Winona County, Minnesota earns about $25,937 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winona County, Minnesota expensive?

In Winona County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Winona County, Minnesota?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Winona County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winona County, Minnesota?

About 12.8% of people in Winona County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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