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Winneshiek County

State:
Iowa
County Seat:
Decorah

Winneshiek County's estimated 2025 population is 19,641 with a growth rate of -0.44% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Winneshiek County is the 33rd largest county in Iowa. The 2010 population was 21,076 and has seen a growth of -6.81% since that time.

19,641
Total Population
28
Population Density (mi²)
33
Population Rank (State)
-87 -0.44%
Annual Population Growth

Winneshiek County Population

Winneshiek County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Winneshiek County includes 94.35% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Black or African American

Asian

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White18,84494.35%
Two or more races5812.91%
Other race2441.22%
Black or African American1360.68%
Asian1160.58%
Native American500.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander10.01%

Winneshiek County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Winneshiek County's average per capita income is $47,766. Household income levels show a median of $75,652. The poverty rate stands at 7.89%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$101,514-
Families$97,114$120,480
Households$75,652$97,497
Non Families$42,985$56,331

$47,766

Average Income

$75,652

Median Household Income

7.89%

Poverty Rate