Winnebago County, Iowa Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Winnebago County, Iowa, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Winnebago County, Iowa. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Winnebago County, Iowa. The estimated population of Winnebago County, Iowa is 10,743 people, with a median age of 41.4.

We can look at the total population in Winnebago County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,743
+2.57%
+1.88%
2020
10,474
 -0.57% -
2019
10,534
 -0.35% -
2018
10,571
+0.25%
-
2017
10,545
 - -

Population of Winnebago County, Iowa by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.7%
92.3%
 -1.73%
Black/African American
0.6%
1.1%
 -45.45%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
5.1%
4.2%
 +21.43%
Asian
2.7%
1.2%
 +125.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1%
 -30.00%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Winnebago County, Iowa by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.4 -1.19% 40 -1.72% 43.4 -1.59%
2020 41.9 +0.24% 40.7 +1.5% 44.1 +0.46%
2019 41.8 -1.88% 40.1 -1.96% 43.9 -0.9%
2018 42.6 +0.24% 40.9 -1.92% 44.3 +0.23%
2017 42.5 - 41.7 - 44.2 -

The median age of Winnebago County, Iowa gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 607 +0.25% 697 -6.17% 608 653
10 to 19 676 +25.92% 671 +4.26% 862 690
20 to 29 608 +6.3% 518 +8.38% 640 556
30 to 39 526 +13.19% 600 +5.75% 596 632
40 to 49 640 -11.49% 544 -7.82% 565 502
50 to 59 697 -0.74% 666 +7.01% 686 707
60 to 69 807 -2.23% 818 -20.98% 784 650
70+ 581 +13.39% 889 +6.87% 661 951

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Winnebago County, Iowa is $56,578.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Winnebago County.

  • Under 25
    $48,056.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,340.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,966.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,881.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Winnebago County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Winnebago County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Winnebago County, Iowa is currently $72,559.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.60% of households in Winnebago County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Winnebago County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.54%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.35%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Winnebago County is $30,831.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Winnebago County by the total population of Winnebago County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Winnebago County, Iowa, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Winnebago County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.81%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.78%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.68%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.69%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Winnebago County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Winnebago County over the age of 16 is 8,708.

Of those people, a total of 64.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Winnebago County is 63.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 778 46.00% 7.80%
20 to 24 years 704 85.50% 2.00%
25 to 29 years 492 92.50% 1.80%
30 to 34 years 553 87.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,166 90.40% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 1,141 89.00% 0.60%
55 to 59 years 828 87.70% 6.50%
60 to 64 years 785 62.40% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 1,221 30.50% 0.80%
75 years and over 1,040 6.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Winnebago County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,225 64.40% 2.00%
Black or African American 86 66.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 80.00% 0.00%
Asian 216 60.20% 3.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 80 77.50% 8.10%
Two or more races 91 76.90% 5.70%
Hispanic or Latino 389 78.70% 7.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,981 64.00% 1.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Winnebago County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Winnebago County is 5,508, with median earnings of $36,434.00.

Women in Winnebago County, Iowa earning approximately 81.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,508 $36,434.00
Male 2,903 $40,809.00
Female 2,605 $33,229.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 542 $58,846.00
Business and Financial 243 $52,472.00
Computer and Mathematical 82 $41,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $44,375.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 61 $22,917.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 343 $55,646.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 165 $18,438.00
Healthcare Practitioners 317 $68,150.00
Healthcare Support 241 $29,811.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $13,750.00
Law Enforcement 19 $49,464.00
Food Preparation and Serving 151 $15,398.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 131 $21,012.00
Personal Care and Service 173 $11,736.00
Sales 472 $12,283.00
Office and Administrative Support 528 $33,566.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 82 $32,143.00
Construction and Extraction 165 $42,847.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 293 $46,138.00
Production 743 $35,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 370 $36,111.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 380 $64,167.00 162 $39,167.00
Business and Financial 118 $63,750.00 125 $47,039.00
Computer and Mathematical 58 $37,177.00 24 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 14 $44,375.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 31 $21,685.00 30 $35,000.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 120 $56,667.00 223 $55,096.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 79 $30,250.00 86 $13,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $137,750.00 299 $68,117.00
Healthcare Support 30 $2,499.00 211 $33,603.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $20,875.00 7 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 19 $49,464.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 44 $15,556.00 107 $15,288.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $20,250.00 74 $22,692.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 165 $12,292.00
Sales 270 $6,964.00 202 $21,389.00
Office and Administrative Support 164 $36,563.00 364 $32,843.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 59 $38,438.00 23 $31,250.00
Construction and Extraction 165 $42,847.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 286 $46,295.00 7 $0.00
Production 466 $38,239.00 277 $32,730.00
Transportation and Material Moving 298 $42,841.00 72 $9,500.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,473 households in Winnebago County, with an average household size of 2.26 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,688 families in Winnebago County with an average family size of 2.94 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,098 99 491 1,785
Average Household Size 2.93 3.53 3.16 1.16
Total Families 2,098 99 491 0
Average Household Size 2.91 3.18 3 0

Poverty

Of the 2,688 families in Winnebago County, 4.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Winnebago County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,096 housing units in Winnebago County, Iowa.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,473 87.77%
Vacant 623 12.23%

18.70% of the total 5,096 housing units in Winnebago County are rental units. This is approximately 953 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,472 are occupied by the owner - or 68.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Winnebago County is $641.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Winnebago County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    48
  • Less than $500
    159
  • $500 to $999
    732
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    35
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    5
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    5
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    17

Property Value

The median value of a property in Winnebago County is $104,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Winnebago County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    379
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,280
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    790
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    475
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    302
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    200
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    33
  • $1,000,000 or more
    13

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Winnebago County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Winnebago County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,474
  • 1940 to 1949
    261
  • 1950 to 1959
    606
  • 1960 to 1969
    586
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,168
  • 1980 to 1989
    267
  • 1990 to 1999
    329
  • 2000 to 2009
    298
  • 2010 to 2013
    107
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Winnebago County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    166
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,551
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,604
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,152

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Winnebago County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Winnebago County that commute to work in a particular way.

16.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Winnebago County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    795
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,450
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    657
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    367
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    550
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    260
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    294
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    131
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    120
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    188
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    111
  • 90 or more minutes
    61

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Winnebago County, Iowa in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Winnebago County, Iowa

We have data for 18 places in Winnebago County, Iowa. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.