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Winona County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Winona County, Minnesota has a population of 49,705, the 19th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $70,198 and the median home value is $222,900. The poverty rate is 13.4%.

Winona County Quick Facts

Population 49,705
Median Household Income $70,198
Median Home Value $222,900
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Unemployment Rate 3.0%
Median Age 36.1 years
Homeownership Rate 68.8%
Affordability Ratio 3.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 32.1%
High School Graduation 93.8%
Cities/Places 13
Population 49,705 19th of 87
Median Income $70,198 20% lower state
Poverty Rate 13.4%
Unemployment 3.0%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.9% | National: 5.2%
68.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.3%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

19out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Winona County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Winona city25,998$56,16320.8%$193,500
La Crescent city5,266$82,1095.7%$244,500
Goodview city4,104$75,3754.5%$215,200
St. Charles city4,021$96,5443.3%$231,300
Lewiston city1,680$96,9125.8%$211,200
Stockton city684$83,4387.8%$229,000
Rollingstone city590$86,5007.4%$217,400
Altura city413$65,8338.2%$171,900
Dakota city276$92,9692.2%$223,900
Utica city218$86,2503.2%$184,200
Minnesota City city152$62,25015.0%$167,800
Minneiska city104$85,0006.7%$191,700
Elba city82$69,5834.9%$166,700

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Population Overview

Winona County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 49,705. It is the 19th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winona County is 36.1 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winona County is $70,198. This is 20% lower than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $222,900. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Winona County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 6.7%. The Asian population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

32.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Winona County, Minnesota?

Winona County has a population of 49,705, making it the 19th most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Winona County?

The median household income in Winona County is $70,198 with a poverty rate of 13.4%.

How many cities are in Winona County, Minnesota?

Winona County contains 13 Census-designated places.