Winger, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 157, Winger's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Winger is a small community located in Minnesota, within Polk County. The total population is 157. It ranks as the 730th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winger is 29.9 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Winger has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winger is $48,229. This is 46% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Winger, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $91,300. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Winger is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winger is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.8% of the population. Asian residents account for 1.9%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 71.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winger, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.