Population 171,769 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Winnebago County
Household size in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Winnebago County is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The picture is much the same across Wisconsin.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.0 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Winnebago County are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 39.0, mirroring the country. Winnebago County is younger than at least four in five Wisconsin counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in Winnebago County (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. Compared with other Wisconsin counties, though, Winnebago County has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Winnebago County
Renters in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.2% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Winnebago County is about as common as it is nationally: 34.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 39.9% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of Wisconsin's 72 counties, only four have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Winnebago County: 7.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.6 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1969 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Winnebago County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. That is in line with the rest of Wisconsin. The median year built has moved up from 1969 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $652 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $700 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $804 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,019 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$368 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Winnebago County costs $1,019 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $368 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Winnebago County
Bachelor's degrees in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.9% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Winnebago County than nationally: 31.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.2% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Winnebago County: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Wisconsin as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Winnebago County
| Period | Winnebago County | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Winnebago County has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Wisconsin counties have lower unemployment: only three of 72. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Winnebago County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago County | 2.34 | 39.9 | 8.8% | 34.2% | 7.4% | 1973 | $1,019 | 31.7% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| Calumet County | 2.51 | 42.3 | 7.8% | 19.9% | 5.9% | 1985 | $1,108 | 33.6% | 95.1% | 2.1% |
| Waushara County | 2.31 | 50.0 | 7.1% | 15.8% | 24.7% | 1977 | $806 | 17.5% | 89.7% | 4.1% |
| Manitowoc County | 2.30 | 45.7 | 9.8% | 22.9% | 8.4% | 1965 | $829 | 22.7% | 92.1% | 2.6% |
| Trempealeau County | 2.48 | 39.7 | 8.5% | 26.0% | 6.3% | 1977 | $951 | 20.6% | 89.7% | 2.4% |
| Winona County | 2.37 | 37.7 | 6.6% | 30.5% | 9.3% | 1968 | $912 | 33.7% | 94.3% | 2.5% |
| Wabasha County | 2.35 | 44.9 | 6.0% | 16.7% | 10.8% | 1975 | $887 | 26.9% | 94.9% | 2.2% |
| Olmsted County | 2.52 | 38.8 | 9.0% | 29.4% | 6.7% | 1987 | $1,440 | 49.1% | 94.9% | 3.6% |
| Dodge County | 2.60 | 38.9 | 10.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% | 1980 | $1,127 | 30.6% | 95.5% | 3.3% |
| Ogemaw County | 2.22 | 49.8 | 9.8% | 16.3% | 33.5% | 1976 | $819 | 17.2% | 90.8% | 6.7% |
| Arenac County | 2.29 | 49.5 | 7.9% | 13.8% | 27.3% | 1977 | $750 | 16.1% | 88.3% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Winnebago County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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