Winnebago County, Iowa
Winnebago County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Winnebago County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,866 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 10,277 inhabitants. Its county seat is Forest City. The county was created 177 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Winnebago County
| Population : | 10,277 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Winnebago County, Winnebago County |
| Area : | 402 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.7% |
| Named for : | Ho-Chunk |
| Capital : | Forest City |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:23:31 (23rd December 2024) |
| Density : | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.73% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Winnebago County is located at 43°22'39"N 93°44'3"W (43.3775700, -93.7342000). It has 3 neighbors: Hancock County, Faribault County and Freeborn County.
Winnebago County map
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The largest city of Winnebago County is Forest City with a population of 4,025. Other cities include, Lake Mills population 1,987, Buffalo Center population 849, Thompson population 466 and Leland population 268. See all Winnebago County cities & populated places.
Winnebago County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winnebago County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forest City | 4,025 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Lake Mills | 1,987 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Buffalo Center | 849 | Human settlement in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Thompson | 466 | City in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States |
| Leland | 268 | Human settlement in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Rake | 206 | City in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States |
| Scarville | 66 | Human settlement in Winnebago County, Iowa, United States of America |
- Official Website
Official website of Winnebago County
Winnebago County has 3 neighbours.
- Hancock County county in Iowa, United States
- Faribault County county in Minnesota, United States
- Freeborn County county in Minnesota, United States
- Forest City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Winnebago County decreased by 5.73% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 10,866 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,696 | -1.59% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,602 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 10,430 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 10,556 | 1.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 10,603 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 10,602 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 10,573 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 10,539 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 10,354 | -1.79% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 10,277 | -0.75% | estimation process |
People born in Winnebago County (1)
American football player (1894-1949) Bill Winneshiek was born in Winnebago County
Other places with the same name (3)
- Winnebago County , Illinois county in Illinois, United States with a population of 281,295 people.
- Winnebago County , Wisconsin county in Wisconsin, United States with a population of 171,631 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
