Winona County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Winona County, Minnesota Demographics
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Winona County, Minnesota has a population of 49,779, the 19th most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $70,744 and the median home value is $235,400. The poverty rate is 14.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Winona County Quick Facts

Population 49,779

Median Household Income $70,744

Median Home Value $235,400

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.3%

Median Age 36.4 years

Homeownership Rate 69.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 32.7%

High School Graduation 94.1%

Cities/Places 16

Population 49,779 19th of 87

Median Income $70,744 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.8%

Unemployment 2.3%

How Winona County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	49,705	49,779	+0.1%
Median household income	$70,198	$70,744	+0.8%
Median home value	$222,900	$235,400	+5.6%

Median Household Income

Winona

$70,744

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Winona

$235,400

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.4%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 29.9%

$100K+ 33.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

3.2%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

4.7%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

8.0%

$75K-$100K

13.9%

$100K-$125K

9.5%

$125K-$150K

7.8%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

68.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.5%

Renter 30.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $907/mo 15.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.6%

18-34

30.9%

35-54

20.5%

55-74

23.3%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Winona County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Winona	26,009	$56,337	23.1%	$201,800
La Crescent	5,251	$85,368	5.7%	$272,400
Goodview	4,103	$74,712	5.9%	$254,200
St. Charles	4,037	$96,200	3.2%	$256,600
Lewiston	1,613	$91,875	5.2%	$213,600
Stockton	811	$86,042	6.2%	$258,100
Rollingstone	620	$93,000	6.7%	$239,400
Altura	388	$61,563	8.8%	$206,000
Dakota	304	$95,357	2.6%	$236,200
Dresbach	286	$90,250	9.4%	$343,800
Utica	216	$73,125	8.3%	$188,400
Homer	179	$99,375	5.6%	$285,000
Pickwick	171	$87,647	2.3%	$266,700
Minnesota City	135	$72,083	11.1%	$169,000
Minneiska	111	$87,083	6.3%	$207,100
Elba	102	$76,250	8.8%	$159,400

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Population Overview

Winona County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 49,779. It is the 19th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winona County is 36.4 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winona County is $70,744. This is 21% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.8%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $235,400. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Winona County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

32.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 94.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Winona County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Winona County, Minnesota?

Winona County has a population of 49,779, 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 $70,744 with a poverty rate of 14.8%.

How many cities are in Winona County, Minnesota?

Winona County contains 16 Census-designated places.