Winnebago County, IL

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Winnebago County Overview

284,591
TOTAL POPULATION
139,697
MALE POPULATION
144,894
FEMALE POPULATION
96.41
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.72
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,474
PER CAPITA INCOME
$78,158
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,738
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,951
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
140,441
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Winnebago County Area Codes

Race in Winnebago County

The most populous races in Winnebago County are White / Caucasian (204,108 | 71.7%), Hispanic or Latino (40,052 | 14.1%), and Black / African American (38,111 | 13.4%).
Race in Winnebago County
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,1632.9%
Black / African American38,11113.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific1020.0%
Hispanic or Latino40,05214.1%
Native / Alaskan8340.3%
White / Caucasian204,10871.7%
Two or more Races21,7207.6%
Some other Race11,5534.1%
Total284,591100.0%

Ancestry in Winnebago County

The most populous ancestries reported in Winnebago County are German (60,555 | 21.3%), Mexican (32,727 | 11.5%), Irish (32,225 | 11.3%), English (23,891 | 8.4%), and Italian (19,838 | 7.0%), together accounting for 59.5% of all Winnebago County residents.
Ancestry in Winnebago County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African8580.3%
Albanian3670.1%
Alsatian400.0%
American8,7843.1%
Apache30.0%
Arab1,9810.7%
Argentinean580.0%
Armenian670.0%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac60.0%
Australian180.0%
Austrian2420.1%
Barbadian670.0%
Belgian3850.1%
Belizean370.0%
Bhutanese1770.1%
Blackfeet930.0%
Brazilian290.0%
British1,3120.5%
British West Indian640.0%
Bulgarian590.0%
Burmese5800.2%
Cajun140.0%
Cambodian2610.1%
Canadian980.0%
Celtic500.0%
Central American1,2490.4%
Central American Indian220.0%
Cherokee1,0040.4%
Cheyenne380.0%
Chickasaw60.0%
Chippewa730.0%
Choctaw700.0%
Colombian2210.1%
Comanche140.0%
Creek210.0%
Croatian2610.1%
Cuban8260.3%
Cypriot350.0%
Czech1,1210.4%
Czechoslovakian1560.1%
Danish1,8120.6%
Dominican3540.1%
Dutch3,5031.2%
Eastern European3540.1%
Ecuadorian3190.1%
Egyptian4050.1%
English23,8918.4%
Ethiopian1660.1%
European3,2771.1%
Filipino580.0%
Finnish4430.2%
French4,0661.4%
French American Indian60.0%
French Canadian7170.3%
German60,55521.3%
German Russian70.0%
Ghanaian280.0%
Greek8440.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro350.0%
Guatemalan4680.2%
Haitian2020.1%
Honduran1640.1%
Hopi50.0%
Hungarian4550.2%
Icelander220.0%
Indian (Asian)1,4180.5%
Indonesian4590.2%
Inupiat20.0%
Iranian620.0%
Iraqi7200.3%
Irish32,22511.3%
Iroquois40.0%
Israeli60.0%
Italian19,8387.0%
Jamaican2870.1%
Japanese190.0%
Jordanian2840.1%
Kenyan1270.0%
Korean1,9410.7%
Laotian310.0%
Latvian520.0%
Lebanese1190.0%
Lithuanian8050.3%
Luxembourger150.0%
Malaysian1,5080.5%
Maltese750.0%
Menominee160.0%
Mexican32,72711.5%
Mexican American Indian7840.3%
Mongolian690.0%
Moroccan470.0%
Native Hawaiian230.0%
Navajo170.0%
New Zealander390.0%
Nicaraguan550.0%
Nigerian3920.1%
Northern European4140.2%
Norwegian7,8432.8%
Okinawan280.0%
Pakistani3090.1%
Palestinian440.0%
Pennsylvania German1590.1%
Peruvian510.0%
Polish10,5153.7%
Portuguese630.0%
Potawatomi170.0%
Pueblo60.0%
Puerto Rican2,6920.9%
Romanian850.0%
Russian1,4590.5%
Salvadoran5620.2%
Samoan480.0%
Scandinavian8840.3%
Scotch-Irish1,6520.6%
Scottish4,0251.4%
Serbian4110.1%
Sioux1020.0%
Slavic410.0%
Slovak2710.1%
Slovene1370.1%
South African1930.1%
South American8660.3%
South American Indian1290.1%
Spaniard5540.2%
Spanish630.0%
Spanish American Indian120.0%
Sri Lankan7980.3%
Subsaharan African2,3920.8%
Swedish19,6416.9%
Swiss1,1330.4%
Syrian150.0%
Thai2,1530.8%
Turkish390.0%
Ukrainian5660.2%
Venezuelan2170.1%
Vietnamese620.0%
Welsh1,1550.4%
West Indian90.0%
Yugoslavian3760.1%
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Immigrants in Winnebago County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Winnebago County came from Latin America (11,434 | 4.0%), Central America (10,138 | 3.6%), Mexico (9,567 | 3.4%), Asia (6,840 | 2.4%), and Europe (3,976 | 1.4%), together accounting for 14.7% of all Winnebago County residents.
Immigrants in Winnebago County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1,9440.7%
Argentina370.0%
Asia6,8402.4%
Australia130.0%
Austria200.0%
Bangladesh590.0%
Barbados700.0%
Belarus500.0%
Belgium30.0%
Belize40.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina4210.2%
Brazil490.0%
Bulgaria230.0%
Canada5180.2%
Caribbean8270.3%
Central America10,1383.6%
China7340.3%
Colombia1950.1%
Congo690.0%
Croatia450.0%
Cuba4030.1%
Czechoslovakia180.0%
Denmark100.0%
Dominican Republic1620.1%
Eastern Africa7080.3%
Eastern Asia1,1640.4%
Eastern Europe2,2930.8%
Ecuador360.0%
Egypt2300.1%
El Salvador2180.1%
England2000.1%
Ethiopia510.0%
Europe3,9761.4%
France410.0%
Germany4760.2%
Ghana360.0%
Greece760.0%
Guatemala1920.1%
Haiti770.0%
Honduras1350.1%
Hong Kong370.0%
India1,4010.5%
Indonesia70.0%
Iran310.0%
Iraq7730.3%
Ireland750.0%
Israel140.0%
Italy2270.1%
Jamaica1090.0%
Japan270.0%
Jordan1810.1%
Kazakhstan2520.1%
Kenya1380.1%
Korea2660.1%
Kuwait160.0%
Laos5400.2%
Latin America11,4344.0%
Lebanon190.0%
Lithuania310.0%
Malaysia520.0%
Mexico9,5673.4%
Middle Africa4810.2%
Morocco230.0%
Netherlands420.0%
Nicaragua220.0%
Nigeria2320.1%
North Macedonia820.0%
Northern Africa2530.1%
Northern Europe6790.2%
Norway520.0%
Oceania660.0%
Pakistan1570.1%
Peru100.0%
Philippines1,0390.4%
Poland7010.3%
Russia1350.1%
Saudi Arabia60.0%
Scotland960.0%
Serbia1990.1%
Singapore150.0%
South Africa920.0%
South America4690.2%
South Central Asia1,9850.7%
South Eastern Asia2,5870.9%
Southern Europe3540.1%
Spain510.0%
Sri Lanka250.0%
Sweden110.0%
Switzerland470.0%
Syria290.0%
Taiwan500.0%
Thailand3390.1%
Uganda390.0%
Ukraine4340.2%
Uzbekistan600.0%
Venezuela1420.1%
Vietnam3400.1%
Western Africa3590.1%
Western Asia1,0980.4%
Western Europe6290.2%
Yemen410.0%
Zaire3960.1%
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Sex and Age in Winnebago County

Sex and Age in Winnebago County

The most populous age groups in Winnebago County are 10 to 14 Years (10,188 | 7.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (10,034 | 6.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Winnebago County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8,993 (6.4%)8,520 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Years8,905 (6.4%)8,775 (6.1%)
10 to 14 Years10,188 (7.3%)9,390 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Years9,569 (6.9%)8,994 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years8,756 (6.3%)8,774 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years8,942 (6.4%)9,136 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Years8,545 (6.1%)8,865 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years8,176 (5.9%)9,482 (6.5%)
40 to 44 Years8,377 (6.0%)7,612 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years8,582 (6.1%)8,495 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years8,941 (6.4%)9,031 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years9,204 (6.6%)10,034 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years9,595 (6.9%)9,457 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years8,129 (5.8%)8,338 (5.8%)
70 to 74 Years6,069 (4.3%)7,382 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years3,910 (2.8%)4,687 (3.2%)
80 to 84 Years2,529 (1.8%)2,823 (1.9%)
85 Years and over2,287 (1.6%)5,099 (3.5%)
Total139,697 (100.0%)144,894 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Winnebago County

Median Family Size in Winnebago County

The median family size in Winnebago County is 3.03 persons per family, with single female/mother families (16,281 | 22.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.14 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (5,857 | 8.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.74 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Winnebago County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple50,977 (69.7%)3.04
Single Male/Father5,857 (8.0%)2.74
Single Female/Mother16,281 (22.3%)3.14
Total Families73,115 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Winnebago County

The median household size in Winnebago County is 2.43 persons per household, with single female/mother households (16,281 | 14.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.39 persons per household. non-family households (42,099 | 36.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Winnebago County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple50,977 (44.3%)3.05
Single Male/Father5,857 (5.1%)3.13
Single Female/Mother16,281 (14.1%)3.39
Non-family42,099 (36.5%)1.22
Total Households115,214 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Winnebago County

Out of a total of 115,214 households in Winnebago County, 73,115 (63.5%) are family households, while 42,099 (36.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 33,616, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 34,654.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Winnebago County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-34,654 (30.1%)
2-Person Households33,616 (29.2%)6,481 (5.6%)
3-Person Households16,392 (14.2%)703 (0.6%)
4-Person Households12,874 (11.2%)242 (0.2%)
5-Person Households6,097 (5.3%)1 (0.0%)
6-Person Households2,801 (2.4%)18 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households1,335 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total73,115 (63.5%)42,099 (36.5%)

Female Fertility in Winnebago County

Fertility by Age in Winnebago County

Average fertility rate in Winnebago County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 109.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Winnebago County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years80 (2.1%)9.0
20 to 34 years2,919 (75.3%)109.0
35 to 50 years877 (22.6%)32.0
Total3,876 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winnebago County

48.4% of women with births (3,876) in Winnebago County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 92.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 30.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Winnebago County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years6 (7.5%)74 (92.5%)
20 to 34 years1,261 (43.2%)1,658 (56.8%)
35 to 50 years610 (69.6%)267 (30.4%)
Total1,876 (48.4%)2,000 (51.6%)

Fertility by Education in Winnebago County

Average fertility rate in Winnebago County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 79.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 32.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Winnebago County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School432 (11.2%)36.0
High School Diploma1,251 (32.3%)79.0
College or Associate's Degree1,203 (31.0%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree661 (17.1%)66.0
Graduate Degree329 (8.5%)72.0
Total3,876 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winnebago County

51.6% of women with births in Winnebago County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 79.9% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 72.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Winnebago County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School117 (27.1%)315 (72.9%)
High School Diploma429 (34.3%)822 (65.7%)
College or Associate's Degree561 (46.6%)642 (53.4%)
Bachelor's Degree508 (76.8%)153 (23.2%)
Graduate Degree263 (79.9%)66 (20.1%)
Total1,876 (48.4%)2,000 (51.6%)

Income in Winnebago County

Income Overview in Winnebago County

Per Capita Income in Winnebago County is $33,474, while median incomes of families and households are $78,158 and $61,738 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income284,591$33,474
Median Family Income73,115$78,158
Mean Family Income73,115$97,303
Median Household Income115,214$61,738
Mean Household Income115,214$81,384
Income Deficit73,115$11,951
Wage / Income Gap (%)284,59131.12%
Wage / Income Gap ($)284,59168.88¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index284,5910.45

Earnings by Sex in Winnebago County

Average Earnings in Winnebago County are $37,265, $44,770 for men and $30,838 for women, a difference of 31.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Winnebago County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male75,830 (52.1%)$44,770
Female69,726 (47.9%)$30,838
Total145,556 (100.0%)$37,265

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winnebago County

The most common earnings brackets in Winnebago County are $100,000+ for men (10,505 | 13.9%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (4,653 | 6.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Winnebago County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3,586 (4.7%)4,534 (6.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,995 (2.6%)3,186 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4992,464 (3.3%)3,178 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,897 (2.5%)2,638 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4992,281 (3.0%)2,992 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9992,074 (2.7%)2,558 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4992,562 (3.4%)2,782 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,738 (2.3%)2,153 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4991,440 (1.9%)2,684 (3.8%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,858 (2.5%)3,082 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9993,674 (4.9%)4,268 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,9994,247 (5.6%)4,471 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $39,9994,329 (5.7%)4,472 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,9993,908 (5.1%)3,870 (5.6%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,341 (4.4%)3,588 (5.1%)
$50,000 to $54,9993,403 (4.5%)2,658 (3.8%)
$55,000 to $64,9996,453 (8.5%)4,573 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,907 (6.5%)3,580 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,168 (12.1%)4,653 (6.7%)
$100,000+10,505 (13.9%)3,806 (5.5%)
Total75,830 (100.0%)69,726 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winnebago County

Average earnings in Winnebago County are $51,981 for men and $35,738 for women, a difference of 31.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $91,336, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $32,259. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,942, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,943.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Winnebago County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$32,259$19,943
High School Diploma$41,433$24,948
College or Associate's Degree$52,870$34,492
Bachelor's Degree$73,151$52,188
Graduate Degree$91,336$70,942
Total$51,981$35,738

Family Income in Winnebago County

Family Income Brackets in Winnebago County

According to the Winnebago County family income data, there are 14,184 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1,682 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Winnebago County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,0714.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,6822.3%
$15,000 to $24,9994,3876.0%
$25,000 to $34,9995,1187.0%
$35,000 to $49,9997,45810.2%
$50,000 to $74,99913,23418.1%
$75,000 to $99,99911,04015.1%
$100,000 to $149,99914,18419.4%
$150,000 to $199,9997,2389.9%
$200,000+5,7767.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winnebago County

4-person families (12,598 | 17.2%) account for the highest median family income in Winnebago County with $89,940 per family, while 2-person families (36,191 | 49.5%) have the highest median income of $35,929 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Winnebago County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families36,191 (49.5%)$71,858
3-Person Families15,604 (21.3%)$86,954
4-Person Families12,598 (17.2%)$89,940
5-Person Families5,141 (7.0%)$82,535
6-Person Families2,353 (3.2%)$84,837
7+ Person Families1,228 (1.7%)$65,078
Total73,115 (100.0%)$78,158

Family Income by Number of Earners in Winnebago County

The median family income in Winnebago County is $78,158, with families comprising 3+ earners (7,857) having the highest median family income of $131,734, while families with no earners (12,004) have the lowest median family income of $47,948, accounting for 10.7% and 16.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Winnebago County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners12,004 (16.4%)$47,948
1 Earner24,780 (33.9%)$55,919
2 Earners28,474 (38.9%)$101,967
3+ Earners7,857 (10.7%)$131,734
Total73,115 (100.0%)$78,158

Household Income in Winnebago County

Household Income Brackets in Winnebago County

With 20,508 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Winnebago County, accounting for 17.8% of all households. In contrast, only 5,300 households (4.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Winnebago County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006,5675.7%
$10,000 to $14,9995,3004.6%
$15,000 to $24,99910,4849.1%
$25,000 to $34,99910,9459.5%
$35,000 to $49,99914,05612.2%
$50,000 to $74,99920,50817.8%
$75,000 to $99,99914,63212.7%
$100,000 to $149,99917,85815.5%
$150,000 to $199,9998,2957.2%
$200,000+6,5675.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Winnebago County

The median household income in Winnebago County is $61,738, with the highest median household income of $74,772 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 42,689 households (37.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,750, with 4,332 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Winnebago County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years4,332 (3.8%)$39,750
25 to 44 Years35,112 (30.5%)$66,129
45 to 64 Years42,689 (37.0%)$74,772
65+ Years33,081 (28.7%)$48,216
Total115,214 (100.0%)$61,738

Poverty in Winnebago County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winnebago County

With 15.4% poverty level for males and 16.7% for females among the residents of Winnebago County, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 736 males (40.9%) and 498 females (29.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Winnebago County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,650 (30.0%)2,247 (26.7%)
5 Years736 (40.9%)498 (29.2%)
6 to 11 Years3,185 (29.0%)2,577 (23.6%)
12 to 14 Years990 (16.8%)1,015 (20.0%)
15 Years310 (15.1%)551 (27.8%)
16 and 17 Years1,089 (27.9%)653 (17.6%)
18 to 24 Years1,900 (15.9%)2,477 (20.9%)
25 to 34 Years2,659 (15.5%)4,184 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,962 (12.0%)3,090 (18.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,674 (9.7%)1,807 (10.4%)
55 to 64 Years2,398 (12.9%)2,359 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,097 (7.8%)1,257 (8.1%)
75 Years and over554 (6.6%)1,138 (9.6%)
Total21,204 (15.4%)23,853 (16.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winnebago County

According to the poverty statistics in Winnebago County, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.4% of males and 91.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Winnebago County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6,196 (70.0%)6,169 (73.3%)
5 Years1,064 (59.1%)1,210 (70.8%)
6 to 11 Years7,796 (71.0%)8,329 (76.4%)
12 to 14 Years4,915 (83.2%)4,060 (80.0%)
15 Years1,736 (84.9%)1,428 (72.2%)
16 and 17 Years2,821 (72.2%)3,060 (82.4%)
18 to 24 Years10,083 (84.1%)9,398 (79.1%)
25 to 34 Years14,528 (84.5%)13,749 (76.7%)
35 to 44 Years14,419 (88.0%)13,947 (81.9%)
45 to 54 Years15,674 (90.3%)15,639 (89.6%)
55 to 64 Years16,225 (87.1%)17,047 (87.8%)
65 to 74 Years12,969 (92.2%)14,229 (91.9%)
75 Years and over7,852 (93.4%)10,666 (90.4%)
Total116,278 (84.6%)118,931 (83.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winnebago County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Winnebago County show that 4.2% or 2,121 of the total 50,977 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 22.1%, comprising of 71 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.5%, which includes 820 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Winnebago County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children31,858 (97.5%)820 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children13,347 (95.8%)588 (4.2%)
3 or 4 Children3,401 (84.1%)642 (15.9%)
5 or more Children250 (77.9%)71 (22.1%)
Total48,856 (95.8%)2,121 (4.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winnebago County

According to the poverty data in Winnebago County, 18.0% or 1,056 single-father households and 32.8% or 5,346 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 75 households (86.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 303 households (72.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Winnebago County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children352 (12.8%)574 (11.6%)
1 or 2 Children453 (17.5%)3,137 (36.0%)
3 or 4 Children176 (40.0%)1,332 (61.0%)
5 or more Children75 (86.2%)303 (72.5%)
Total1,056 (18.0%)5,346 (32.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winnebago County

The poverty data for Winnebago County shows that 2,121 of the married-couple family households (4.2%) and 6,402 of the single-parent households (28.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 71 households (22.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 378 household (74.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Winnebago County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children820 (2.5%)926 (12.0%)
1 or 2 Children588 (4.2%)3,590 (31.8%)
3 or 4 Children642 (15.9%)1,508 (57.5%)
5 or more Children71 (22.1%)378 (74.9%)
Total2,121 (4.2%)6,402 (28.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Winnebago County

Employment by Class of Employer in Winnebago County

Among the 127,395 employed individuals in Winnebago County, private company employees (92,691 | 72.8%), not-for-profit organizations (11,783 | 9.2%), and local government employees (8,394 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Winnebago County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees92,69172.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,3423.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,0083.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations11,7839.2%
Local Government Employees8,3946.6%
State Government Employees2,9102.3%
Federal Government Employees1,9491.5%
Unpaid Family Workers3180.3%
Total127,395100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Winnebago County

According to the labor force statistics for Winnebago County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (225,789), 62.2% or 140,441 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.5% or 10,533 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 85.4% or 15,439 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.3% or 1,330 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Winnebago County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years7,266 (50.0%)1,330 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Years13,463 (76.8%)1,441 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years15,439 (85.4%)926 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years14,433 (82.9%)1,328 (9.2%)
35 to 44 Years27,624 (82.1%)1,934 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years29,021 (82.8%)1,857 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years14,217 (73.9%)881 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years10,898 (57.2%)534 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years7,210 (24.1%)281 (3.9%)
75 Years and over1,003 (4.7%)39 (3.9%)
Total140,441 (62.2%)10,533 (7.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winnebago County

According to labor force statistics for Winnebago County, 78.3% of individuals (111,557) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (142,474) are in the labor force, with 6.7% or 7,474 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 86.8% or 29,979 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.1% or 972 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Winnebago County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School9,626 (60.4%)1,610 (10.1%)
High School Diploma31,748 (74.7%)3,953 (9.3%)
College / Associate Degree40,291 (81.4%)3,267 (6.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher29,979 (86.8%)1,036 (3.0%)
Total111,557 (78.3%)9,546 (6.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Winnebago County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winnebago County are Community & Social Service (11,602 | 8.9%), Management (10,622 | 8.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (7,966 | 6.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (6,616 | 5.1%), and Education Instruction & Library (6,609 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Winnebago County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Winnebago County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (88.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.2%), Health Technologists (76.3%), and Education Instruction & Library (73.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Winnebago County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management6,069 (57.1%)4,553 (42.9%)
Business & Financial2,073 (37.5%)3,455 (62.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,289 (79.9%)1,327 (20.1%)
Computers & Mathematics1,836 (73.4%)666 (26.6%)
Architecture & Engineering2,944 (88.0%)403 (12.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science509 (66.4%)258 (33.6%)
Community & Social Service 3,998 (34.5%)7,604 (65.5%)
Education, Arts & Media934 (40.9%)1,349 (59.1%)
Legal Services & Support492 (47.3%)547 (52.6%)
Education Instruction & Library1,746 (26.4%)4,863 (73.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment826 (49.4%)845 (50.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,573 (19.8%)6,393 (80.2%)
Health Technologists1,214 (23.7%)3,911 (76.3%)
Total (Category)19,002 (44.9%)23,332 (55.1%)
Total (Overall)67,889 (52.2%)62,063 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Winnebago County are Food Preparation & Serving (7,037 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (5,437 | 4.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (4,025 | 3.1%), Personal Care & Service (3,708 | 2.9%), and Security & Protection (1,759 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Winnebago County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Winnebago County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.3%), Security & Protection (76.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.5%), Personal Care & Service (86.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (54.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Winnebago County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support514 (9.5%)4,923 (90.5%)
Security & Protection1,347 (76.6%)412 (23.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention687 (75.0%)229 (25.0%)
Law Enforcement660 (78.3%)183 (21.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,184 (45.3%)3,853 (54.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,161 (53.7%)1,864 (46.3%)
Personal Care & Service520 (14.0%)3,188 (86.0%)
Total (Category)7,726 (35.2%)14,240 (64.8%)
Total (Overall)67,889 (52.2%)62,063 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Winnebago County are Office & Administration (14,448 | 11.1%), and Sales & Related (12,099 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Winnebago County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Winnebago County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,481 (53.6%)5,618 (46.4%)
Office & Administration3,490 (24.2%)10,958 (75.8%)
Total (Category)9,971 (37.6%)16,576 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)67,889 (52.2%)62,063 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Winnebago County are Construction & Extraction (5,994 | 4.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4,435 | 3.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (241 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Winnebago County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Winnebago County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry165 (68.5%)76 (31.5%)
Construction & Extraction5,871 (98.0%)123 (2.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4,159 (93.8%)276 (6.2%)
Total (Category)10,195 (95.6%)475 (4.4%)
Total (Overall)67,889 (52.2%)62,063 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Winnebago County are Production (15,206 | 11.7%), Material Moving (7,849 | 6.0%), and Transportation (5,380 | 4.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Winnebago County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Winnebago County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production11,259 (74.0%)3,947 (26.0%)
Transportation4,249 (79.0%)1,131 (21.0%)
Material Moving5,487 (69.9%)2,362 (30.1%)
Total (Category)20,995 (73.8%)7,440 (26.2%)
Total (Overall)67,889 (52.2%)62,063 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Winnebago County

Employment Industries in Winnebago County

The major employment industries in Winnebago County include Manufacturing (26,493 | 20.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (18,993 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (15,211 | 11.7%), Educational Services (9,789 | 7.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (8,559 | 6.6%).
Employment Industries in Winnebago County

Employment Industries by Sex in Winnebago County

The Winnebago County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (92.8%), and Utilities (78.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (84.0%), Finance & Insurance (75.3%), and Educational Services (70.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Winnebago County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting384 (70.7%)159 (29.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction7,116 (92.8%)552 (7.2%)
Manufacturing19,161 (72.3%)7,332 (27.7%)
Wholesale Trade2,483 (70.3%)1,050 (29.7%)
Retail Trade7,720 (50.7%)7,491 (49.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing5,606 (70.7%)2,326 (29.3%)
Utilities603 (78.3%)167 (21.7%)
Information1,080 (63.8%)612 (36.2%)
Finance & Insurance1,103 (24.7%)3,356 (75.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing577 (52.8%)515 (47.2%)
Professional & Scientific3,236 (53.7%)2,791 (46.3%)
Enterprise Management43 (40.6%)63 (59.4%)
Administrative & Support2,761 (54.6%)2,293 (45.4%)
Educational Services2,855 (29.2%)6,934 (70.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,038 (16.0%)15,955 (84.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,070 (49.0%)1,114 (51.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,023 (47.0%)4,536 (53.0%)
Public Administration1,892 (51.8%)1,760 (48.2%)
Total67,889 (52.2%)62,063 (47.8%)

Education in Winnebago County

School Enrollment in Winnebago County

The most common levels of schooling among the 65,589 students in Winnebago County are high school (15,460 | 23.6%), middle school (15,229 | 23.2%), and elementary school (13,877 | 21.2%).
School Enrollment in Winnebago County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4,3076.6%
Kindergarten3,5265.4%
Elementary School13,87721.2%
Middle School15,22923.2%
High School15,46023.6%
College / Undergraduate10,55216.1%
Graduate / Professional2,6384.0%
Total65,589100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winnebago County

Out of a total of 65,589 students who are enrolled in schools in Winnebago County, 12,003 (18.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 53,586 (81.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,179 (37.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16,159 (86.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Winnebago County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2,613 (75.8%)835 (24.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old13,794 (84.8%)2,474 (15.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds16,159 (86.0%)2,633 (14.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds9,400 (85.2%)1,637 (14.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,539 (85.5%)599 (14.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,646 (70.6%)1,516 (29.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2,509 (69.4%)1,104 (30.6%)
35 Years and over1,952 (62.3%)1,179 (37.7%)
Total53,586 (81.7%)12,003 (18.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winnebago County

Business (8,903 | 17.7%), education (8,303 | 16.5%), science & technology (6,264 | 12.5%), engineering (4,060 | 8.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (3,151 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 50,238 individuals in Winnebago County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Winnebago County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,3622.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural3,1516.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1,4532.9%
Psychology2,4844.9%
Social Sciences2,7125.4%
Engineering4,0608.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies2000.4%
Science & Technology6,26412.5%
Business8,90317.7%
Education8,30316.5%
Literature & Languages1,5833.2%
Liberal Arts & History2,7335.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1,9824.0%
Communications2,0384.1%
Arts & Humanities3,0106.0%
Total50,238100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Winnebago County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winnebago County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Winnebago County are males with 2 vehicles (29,342, accounting for 44.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (25,407, making up 48.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Winnebago County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,044 (3.1%)1,252 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle11,573 (17.4%)14,274 (23.6%)
2 Vehicles29,342 (44.0%)25,407 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles15,905 (23.9%)12,969 (21.4%)
4 Vehicles5,865 (8.8%)5,217 (8.6%)
5 or more Vehicles1,931 (2.9%)1,369 (2.3%)
Total66,660 (100.0%)60,488 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Winnebago County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Winnebago County are 15 to 19 minutes (23,558 commuters, 20.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (21,102 commuters, 17.9%), and 20 to 24 minutes (19,603 commuters, 16.6%).
Commute Time in Winnebago County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3,6463.1%
5 to 9 Minutes12,85110.9%
10 to 14 Minutes21,10217.9%
15 to 19 Minutes23,55820.0%
20 to 24 Minutes19,60316.6%
25 to 29 Minutes8,4297.1%
30 to 34 Minutes12,63910.7%
35 to 39 Minutes1,7101.5%
40 to 44 Minutes2,2591.9%
45 to 59 Minutes4,5743.9%
60 to 89 Minutes4,4383.8%
90 or more Minutes3,2702.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Winnebago County

The most common commute times in Winnebago County are 15 to 19 minutes (11,610 commuters, 18.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (11,948 commuters, 21.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Winnebago County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,750 (2.8%)1,896 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes6,616 (10.5%)6,235 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes10,570 (16.7%)10,532 (19.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes11,610 (18.4%)11,948 (21.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes10,621 (16.8%)8,982 (16.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes4,202 (6.7%)4,227 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,577 (12.0%)5,062 (9.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes883 (1.4%)827 (1.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes1,440 (2.3%)819 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes2,951 (4.7%)1,623 (3.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,891 (4.6%)1,547 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes2,065 (3.3%)1,205 (2.2%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winnebago County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Winnebago County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,167, 11.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (7,978, 14.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Winnebago County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM5,348 (8.5%)2,691 (4.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM4,544 (7.2%)1,844 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM4,621 (7.3%)2,088 (3.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,659 (9.0%)3,727 (6.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5,335 (8.4%)5,881 (10.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM7,167 (11.3%)7,978 (14.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM6,433 (10.2%)7,682 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,964 (7.9%)5,070 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,906 (3.0%)2,280 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,399 (3.8%)2,989 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,627 (2.6%)1,646 (3.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,032 (1.6%)786 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,114 (9.7%)4,682 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM6,027 (9.5%)5,559 (10.1%)
Total63,176 (100.0%)54,903 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Winnebago County

Occupancy by Ownership in Winnebago County

Of the total 115,214 dwellings in Winnebago County, owner-occupied units account for 75,642 (65.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 39,572 (34.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Winnebago County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units75,64265.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units39,57234.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units115,214100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Winnebago County

Occupancy by Household Size in Winnebago County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household34,65430.1%
2-Person Household40,09734.8%
3-Person Household17,09514.8%
4+ Person Household23,36820.3%
Total Housing Units115,214100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winnebago County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Winnebago County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household18,557 (53.5%)16,097 (46.5%)
2-Person Household29,262 (73.0%)10,835 (27.0%)
3-Person Household11,728 (68.6%)5,367 (31.4%)
4+ Person Household16,095 (68.9%)7,273 (31.1%)
Total Housing Units75,642 (65.6%)39,572 (34.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winnebago County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Winnebago County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,463 (52.5%)5,856 (47.5%)
High School Diploma20,194 (60.7%)13,085 (39.3%)
College/Associate Degree26,856 (66.2%)13,702 (33.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher22,129 (76.1%)6,929 (23.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winnebago County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Winnebago County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20,99818.2%
35 to 44 Years18,44616.0%
45 to 54 Years19,75617.2%
55 to 64 Years22,93319.9%
65 to 74 Years19,15916.6%
75 to 84 Years9,0257.8%
85 Years and Over4,8974.3%
Total115,214100.0%

Housing Finances in Winnebago County

Median Income by Occupancy in Winnebago County

Median Income by Occupancy in Winnebago County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied75,642 (65.6%)$79,468
Renter-Occupied39,572 (34.4%)$35,837
Average115,214 (100.0%)$61,738

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winnebago County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Winnebago County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001,155 (1.5%)2,923 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999756 (1.0%)1,766 (4.5%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,574 (2.1%)3,726 (9.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,314 (3.1%)2,991 (7.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,389 (3.2%)2,753 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995,624 (7.4%)5,275 (13.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9998,459 (11.2%)5,641 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,301 (17.6%)7,227 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99911,081 (14.6%)3,536 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99915,615 (20.6%)2,214 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more13,374 (17.7%)1,520 (3.8%)
Total75,642 (100.0%)39,572 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winnebago County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Winnebago County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,786 (3.7%)1,682 (4.3%)
$300 to $4997,932 (10.5%)2,142 (5.4%)
$500 to $79916,494 (21.8%)8,783 (22.2%)
$800 to $9999,705 (12.8%)9,072 (22.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49920,039 (26.5%)12,403 (31.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99911,253 (14.9%)2,529 (6.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,368 (5.8%)660 (1.7%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,536 (2.0%)182 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more1,529 (2.0%)258 (0.6%)
Total75,642 (100.0%)39,572 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Winnebago County

Housing Structures in Winnebago County

Housing Structures in Winnebago County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached82,34771.5%
Single Unit, Attached4,9544.3%
2 Unit Apartments6,0985.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7,6976.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,2163.7%
10 or more Apartments8,5007.4%
Mobile Home / Other1,4021.2%
Total115,214100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winnebago County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Winnebago County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached68,022 (82.6%)14,325 (17.4%)
Single Unit, Attached2,981 (60.2%)1,973 (39.8%)
2 Unit Apartments1,522 (25.0%)4,576 (75.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,271 (16.5%)6,426 (83.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments308 (7.3%)3,908 (92.7%)
10 or more Apartments468 (5.5%)8,032 (94.5%)
Mobile Home / Other1,070 (76.3%)332 (23.7%)
Total75,642 (65.6%)39,572 (34.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winnebago County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Winnebago County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room66 (0.1%)1,377 (3.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,156 (1.5%)7,725 (19.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms21,488 (28.4%)19,237 (48.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms29,249 (38.7%)8,273 (20.9%)
8 or more Rooms23,683 (31.3%)2,960 (7.5%)
Total75,642 (100.0%)39,572 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winnebago County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Winnebago County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas69,159 (91.4%)27,256 (68.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,984 (2.6%)610 (1.5%)
Electricity3,893 (5.1%)10,504 (26.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene17 (0.0%)33 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke4 (0.0%)12 (0.0%)
All other Fuels441 (0.6%)360 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used144 (0.2%)797 (2.0%)
Total75,642 (100.0%)39,572 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Winnebago County

Household Vehicle Usage in Winnebago County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2,086 (2.8%)7,888 (19.9%)
1 Vehicle20,516 (27.1%)18,623 (47.1%)
2 Vehicles32,814 (43.4%)10,398 (26.3%)
3 or more Vehicles20,226 (26.7%)2,663 (6.7%)
Total75,642 (100.0%)39,572 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Winnebago County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Winnebago County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units29,45446,188
Median Property Value$133,700$154,000
Median Household Income$63,078$9,442
Monthly Housing Costs$598$1,439
Real Estate Taxes$3,386$760

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winnebago County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Winnebago County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003,608 (12.2%)1,933 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9996,369 (21.6%)9,262 (20.1%)
$100,000 to $299,99917,431 (59.2%)31,143 (67.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,470 (5.0%)2,908 (6.3%)
$500,000 to $749,999435 (1.5%)628 (1.4%)
$750,000 to $999,99977 (0.3%)227 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more64 (0.2%)87 (0.2%)
Total29,454 (100.0%)46,188 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winnebago County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Winnebago County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,102 (3.7%)1,045 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9993,779 (12.8%)809 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,699 (9.2%)2,498 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,236 (14.4%)2,925 (6.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,391 (18.3%)4,223 (9.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,633 (12.3%)7,910 (17.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,682 (15.9%)7,448 (16.1%)
$150,000 or more3,932 (13.4%)10,933 (23.7%)
Total29,454 (100.0%)46,188 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winnebago County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Winnebago County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x14,460 (49.1%)89,622 (194.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x5,805 (19.7%)27,624 (59.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,569 (12.1%)9,306 (20.2%)
4.0x or more5,393 (18.3%)3,590 (7.8%)
Total29,454 (100.0%)46,188 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winnebago County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Winnebago County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8002,654 (9.0%)123 (0.3%)
$800 to $1,4992,798 (9.5%)1,826 (4.0%)
$800 to $1,49922,867 (77.6%)3,148 (6.8%)
Total29,454 (100.0%)46,188 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Winnebago County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winnebago County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winnebago County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years20,369 (96.8%)685 (3.3%)
6 to 18 Years47,049 (96.7%)1,628 (3.3%)
19 to 25 Years20,934 (88.1%)2,839 (11.9%)
26 to 34 Years28,308 (88.3%)3,767 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years30,099 (90.1%)3,319 (9.9%)
45 to 54 Years31,432 (90.3%)3,357 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years35,748 (94.0%)2,275 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years29,297 (99.1%)255 (0.9%)
75 Years and older20,179 (99.9%)31 (0.2%)
Total263,415 (93.5%)18,156 (6.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winnebago County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Winnebago County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born20,369 (96.8%)685 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen47,049 (96.7%)1,628 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen20,934 (88.1%)2,839 (11.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winnebago County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Winnebago County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00037,303 (90.9%)3,715 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99948,058 (91.2%)4,635 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99946,288 (92.6%)3,708 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99936,102 (93.4%)2,536 (6.6%)
$100,000 and over94,661 (96.5%)3,432 (3.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winnebago County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Winnebago County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 611,474 (54.5%)10,073 (47.8%)
6 to 18 Years22,520 (46.3%)27,442 (56.4%)
19 to 25 Years6,022 (25.3%)15,450 (65.0%)
25 to 34 Years9,540 (29.7%)19,970 (62.3%)
35 to 44 Years8,492 (25.4%)22,689 (67.9%)
45 to 54 Years7,181 (20.6%)25,438 (73.1%)
55 to 64 Years9,587 (25.2%)27,901 (73.4%)
65 to 74 Years28,065 (95.0%)16,755 (56.7%)
75 Years and over20,010 (99.0%)12,498 (61.8%)
Total122,891 (43.6%)178,216 (63.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winnebago County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Winnebago County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years74 (0.8%)182 (2.1%)
5 to 17 Years1,602 (6.4%)1,103 (4.6%)
18 to 34 Years2,700 (9.2%)2,264 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years7,145 (13.7%)8,057 (14.9%)
65 to 74 Years4,003 (28.5%)4,047 (26.1%)
75 Years and over3,683 (43.8%)5,562 (47.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Winnebago County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Winnebago County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years31 (0.3%)174 (2.0%)
5 to 17 Years138 (0.5%)157 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years220 (0.7%)304 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,743 (3.3%)927 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,599 (11.4%)984 (6.4%)
75 Years and over2,125 (25.3%)2,066 (17.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Winnebago County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (0.5%)64 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years108 (0.4%)212 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years438 (1.5%)499 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,174 (2.2%)1,601 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years809 (5.8%)576 (3.7%)
75 Years and over680 (8.1%)874 (7.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Winnebago County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,260 (5.0%)843 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years1,563 (5.3%)1,430 (4.8%)
35 to 64 Years2,646 (5.1%)3,233 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,119 (8.0%)664 (4.3%)
75 Years and over1,098 (13.1%)1,325 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Winnebago County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years61 (0.2%)180 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years435 (1.5%)461 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years3,496 (6.7%)5,180 (9.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,290 (16.3%)2,964 (19.1%)
75 Years and over2,260 (26.9%)4,066 (34.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Winnebago County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years426 (1.7%)396 (1.7%)
18 to 34 Years260 (0.9%)217 (0.7%)
35 to 64 Years1,284 (2.5%)1,413 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years753 (5.3%)793 (5.1%)
75 Years and over696 (8.3%)1,350 (11.4%)

Technology Access in Winnebago County

Computing Device Access in Winnebago County

Computing Device Access in Winnebago County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop85,35574.1%
Smartphone98,30485.3%
Tablet69,97060.7%
No Computing Device9,1137.9%
Total115,214100.0%

Internet Access in Winnebago County

Internet Access in Winnebago County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1680.2%
Broadband Home80,53269.9%
Cellular Data Only14,62912.7%
Satellite Internet7,3886.4%
No Internet15,39213.4%
Total115,214100.0%

Winnebago County Summary

Winnebago County, Illinois is located in the northern part of the state, and is part of the Rockford Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Boone County to the north, Ogle County to the east, Stephenson County to the south, and the Wisconsin border to the west. The county seat is Rockford, and the county has a population of 295,266 as of the 2020 census.

History

Winnebago County was established in 1836, and was named after the Winnebago Native American tribe. The county was originally part of the Northwest Territory, and was later part of the Illinois Territory. The county was organized in 1837, and the first county seat was at Pecatonica. In 1839, the county seat was moved to Rockford, which is still the county seat today.
The county has a long history of manufacturing and industry. In the late 19th century, the county was home to several factories, including the Rockford Watch Company, the Rockford Chair Company, and the Rockford Brewing Company. The county also had several railroads, which helped to transport goods and people throughout the region.
In the 20th century, the county continued to be a major manufacturing center. The Rockford area was home to several automotive companies, including the Rockford Automobile Company, the Rockford Motor Car Company, and the Rockford Motor Works. The county also had several aircraft manufacturers, including the Rockford Aircraft Company and the Rockford Airplane Company.

Geography

Winnebago County is located in the northern part of Illinois, and is part of the Rockford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is bordered by Boone County to the north, Ogle County to the east, Stephenson County to the south, and the Wisconsin border to the west. The county has a total area of 545 square miles, and is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The county is drained by the Rock River, which flows through the county from east to west.
The county has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot, humid summers. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 36 inches.

Economy

Winnebago County has a diverse economy, with a mix of manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and education. The county is home to several major employers, including the Rockford Public Schools, the Rockford Health System, and the Rockford Register Star. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Rockford Tool Company, the Rockford Manufacturing Company, and the Rockford Machine Company.
The county is also home to several retail businesses, including the CherryVale Mall, the Rockford Plaza, and the Rockford Town Center. The county is also home to several healthcare facilities, including the Rockford Memorial Hospital, the Rockford Health System, and the Rockford Clinic.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, Winnebago County had a population of 295,266. The population is made up of a diverse mix of races and ethnicities, including White (77.3%), Black or African American (13.2%), Hispanic or Latino (7.2%), Asian (2.2%), and Native American (0.5%). The median household income in the county is $60,945, and the median home value is $150,000. The county has a poverty rate of 13.2%, and the unemployment rate is 4.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Winnebago County?
Total Population of Winnebago County is 284,591.
What is the Total Male Population of Winnebago County?
Total Male Population of Winnebago County is 139,697.
What is the Total Female Population of Winnebago County?
Total Female Population of Winnebago County is 144,894.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Winnebago County?
There are 96.41 Males per 100 Females in Winnebago County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Winnebago County?
There are 103.72 Females per 100 Males in Winnebago County.
What is the Median Population Age in Winnebago County?
Median Population Age in Winnebago County is 39.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Winnebago County
Average Family Size in Winnebago County is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Winnebago County
Average Household Size in Winnebago County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Winnebago County?
Per Capita income in Winnebago County is $33,474.
What is the Median Family Income in Winnebago County?
Median Family Income in Winnebago County is $78,158.
What is the Median Household income in Winnebago County?
Median Household Income in Winnebago County is $61,738.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Winnebago County?
Income or Wage Gap in Winnebago County is 31.1%.
Women in Winnebago County earn 68.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Winnebago County?
Family Income Deficit in Winnebago County is $11,951.
Families that are below poverty line in Winnebago County earn $11,951 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Winnebago County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Winnebago County is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Winnebago County?
There are 140,441 People in the Labor Forcein in Winnebago County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Winnebago County?
62.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Winnebago County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Winnebago County?
Unemployment Rate in Winnebago County is 7.5%.