Winnebago County Summary

Life in Winnebago County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Winnebago County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Winnebago County:

  • The population in Winnebago County is 284,591.

  • The median home value in Winnebago County is $169,046.

  • The median income in Winnebago County is $61,738.

  • The median rent in Winnebago County is $941.

  • The unemployment rate in Winnebago County is 7.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Winnebago County is 16.1%.

  • The average high in Winnebago County is 66.4° and there are 81.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Winnebago County

List Of Cities & Towns in Winnebago County

Rockford, IL Population 148,173

Loves Park, IL Population 22,935

Machesney Park, IL Population 22,840

Roscoe, IL Population 11,134

Rockton, IL Population 8,241

South Beloit, IL Population 7,943

Winnebago, IL Population 3,003

Cherry Valley, IL Population 2,951

Pecatonica, IL Population 2,141

Lake Summerset, IL Population 2,115

Durand, IL Population 1,465

New Milford, IL Population 1,272

Map Of Winnebago County

Winnebago County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Winnebago County is 66.4°.

  • There are 73.71 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 81.9 inches of rain each year with 11.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:37 hours of sun each day in Winnebago County.

StatWinnebago County
Mean High66.4
Nice Days73.71
Rainfall81.9
Snowfall11.2
Sunny_hours4:37
66.4°
Average High
81.9
Inches of Rain

Winnebago County Photos

Pecatonicac Il Sign
Source: Wikipedia User Ben Jacobson (Kranar Drog | GFDL
Overview Of Eastern Downtown Rockford
Source: Wikipedia User Alexbaumgarner | GFDL
Main Terminal At Chicago Rockford Intl Airport
Source: Wikipedia User Alexbaumgarner | GFDL
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine And Pharmacyc Rockford
Source: Wikipedia User Alexbaumgarner | GFDL
Bengt Sjostrom Theatre Interior Rendering
Source: Wikipedia User | CC-BY-3.0
Rockford Il Coronado
Source: Wikipedia User IvoShandor | GFDL

Winnebago County Demographics

Population over time in Winnebago County

The current population in Winnebago County is 284,591. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 285,471 0.6%
2021 283,635 -0.4%
2020 284,819 -

Gender in Winnebago County

  • Winnebago County is 50.9% female with 144,894 female residents.

  • Winnebago County is 49.1% male with 139,697 male residents.

Female
50.9% (144,894)
Male
49.1% (139,697)
Gender Winnebago County IL USA
Female 50.9% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Winnebago County

Winnebago County is:

  • 66.1% White with 188,165 White residents.

  • 13.0% African American with 36,916 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 98 American Indian residents.

  • 2.8% Asian with 8,094 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 89 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 725 Other residents.

  • 3.7% Two Or More with 10,452 Two Or More residents.

  • 14.1% Hispanic with 40,052 Hispanic residents.

White
66.1% (188,165)
African American
13.0% (36,916)
American Indian
0.0% (98)
Asian
2.8% (8,094)
Hawaiian
0.0% (89)
Other
0.3% (725)
Two Or More
3.7% (10,452)
Hispanic
14.1% (40,052)

Table: Winnebago County By Race

Race Winnebago County IL USA
White 66.1% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 13.0% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.8% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.7% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 14.1% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Winnebago County, Illinois

  • 5.7% of households in Winnebago County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Winnebago County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Winnebago County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Winnebago County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.2% of households in Winnebago County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.8% of households in Winnebago County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in Winnebago County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.5% of households in Winnebago County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Winnebago County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.7% of households in Winnebago County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.7% (16,302)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (13,091)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.1% (25,805)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.5% (26,921)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2% (34,828)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.8% (50,706)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (36,105)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.5% (44,039)
$150,000 to $199,999
7.2% (20,514)
$200,000 or more
5.7% (16,275)
Income Winnebago County IL USA
Less than $10,000 5.7% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.1% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.5% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.2% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.8% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.5% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 7.2% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.7% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Winnebago County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Winnebago County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Winnebago County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Winnebago County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Winnebago County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Winnebago County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Winnebago County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Winnebago County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Winnebago County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Winnebago County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (8,537)
9-12th Grade
8% (22,767)
High School / GED
31% (88,223)
Some College
24% (68,301)
Associate's Degree
9% (25,613)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (42,688)
Master's Degree
7% (19,921)
Professional Degree
2% (5,691)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,845)
Education Winnebago County IL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 31% 25% 26%
Some College 24% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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