Winnebago County, Illinois Population 2022
Winnebago County, Illinois's estimated population is 279,398 with a growth rate of -0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Winnebago County, Illinois is the 8th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 Population was 295,083 and has seen a growth of -5.32% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 279,398 | -1,058 | -0.38% |
| 2021 | 280,456 | -1,058 | -0.38% |
| 2020 | 281,514 | -1,058 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 282,572 | -1,058 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 283,630 | -1,051 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 284,681 | -1,384 | -0.48% |
| 2016 | 286,065 | -1,083 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 287,148 | -1,547 | -0.54% |
| 2014 | 288,695 | -2,250 | -0.77% |
| 2013 | 290,945 | -1,139 | -0.39% |
| 2012 | 292,084 | -1,558 | -0.53% |
| 2011 | 293,642 | -1,441 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 295,083 | 42,170 | 16.67% |
| 1990 | 252,913 | 2,029 | 0.81% |
| 1980 | 250,884 | 4,261 | 1.73% |
| 1970 | 246,623 | 36,858 | 17.57% |
| 1960 | 209,765 | 57,380 | 37.65% |
| 1950 | 152,385 | 31,207 | 25.75% |
| 1940 | 121,178 | 3,805 | 3.24% |
| 1930 | 117,373 | 26,444 | 29.08% |
| 1920 | 90,929 | 27,776 | 43.98% |
| 1910 | 63,153 | 15,308 | 31.99% |
| 1900 | 47,845 | 7,907 | 19.80% |
| 1890 | 39,938 | 9,433 | 30.92% |
| 1880 | 30,505 | 1,204 | 4.11% |
| 1870 | 29,301 | 4,810 | 19.64% |
| 1860 | 24,491 | 12,718 | 108.03% |
| 1850 | 11,773 | 7,164 | 155.44% |
| 1840 | 4,609 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 224,363 | 78.77% |
| Black or African American | 36,935 | 12.97% |
| Two or More Races | 9,460 | 3.32% |
| Asian | 7,530 | 2.64% |
| Some Other Race | 5,656 | 1.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 831 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.02% |
Winnebago County, Illinois Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 114,779 | 2.44 | 65.9 |
| Married | 51,464 | 3.07 | 85 |
| Non Family | 40,880 | 1.19 | 53.5 |
| Female | 16,324 | 3.28 | 40.4 |
| Male | 6,111 | 3.38 | 55.3 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7,961 | 4.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15,953 | 8.22% |
| High School Graduate | 61,568 | 31.74% |
| Some College | 46,623 | 24.03% |
| Associates Degree | 17,513 | 9.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 28,076 | 14.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 16,288 | 8.40% |
Winnebago County, Illinois Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 146,772 | 134,505 | 36,371 |
| Black | 21,709 | 17,872 | 3,365 |
| Hispanic | 18,024 | 11,411 | 1,581 |
| Asian | 4,999 | 4,175 | 2,516 |
| Other Race | 3,041 | 1,640 | 386 |
| 2+ Races | 2,915 | 2,397 | 531 |
| Native American | 599 | 495 | 56 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50.33%.
$36,631
Average Earnings
$44,386
Average Male
$29,994
Average Female
Winnebago County, Illinois Language by Age
Winnebago County, Illinois Language
85.28% of Winnebago County, Illinois residents speak only English, while 14.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.97% of the population.
Winnebago County, Illinois Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 193,470 | 18,586 | 9.61% |
| Black | 36,139 | 13,287 | 36.77% |
| Hispanic | 35,912 | 8,998 | 25.06% |
| Multiple | 9,071 | 2,432 | 26.81% |
| Asian | 7,496 | 1,119 | 14.93% |
| Other | 1,040 | NaN% | |
| Native | 788 | 254 | 32.23% |
| Islander | 43 | 22 | 51.16% |
15.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.08%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Winnebago County, Illinois
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winnebago County, Illinois is Islander, with 51.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winnebago County, Illinois is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.14%.
Winnebago County, Illinois Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Winnebago County, Illinois Married by Age and Sex
Winnebago County, Illinois Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Winnebago County, Illinois Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,859 | 8.35% |
| Black | 1,250 | 4.85% |
| Hispanic | 644 | 2.87% |
| Asian | 254 | 4.52% |
| 2+ Races | 179 | 4.45% |
| Other Race | 87 | 2.36% |
| Native American | 34 | 5.43% |
Winnebago County, Illinois Veterans by Education
6.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.57%
Born in Winnebago County, Illinois
91.60%
Native Born
8.40%
Foreign Born
4.28%
Non Citizen
4.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.60% of Winnebago County, Illinois residents were born in the United States, with 68.57% having been born in Illinois. 4.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990