Winnebago County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Winnebago County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17201
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 201
Geography
- Land Area
- 513.05 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.13 sq mi
- Total Area
- 519.18 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.337396
- Longitude
- -89.161205
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 270,316
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 205,347
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 233,328 | 86.3% |
| Hispanic | 36,985 | 13.7% |
| White | 181,907 | 67.3% |
| Black | 31,676 | 11.7% |
| Asian | 6,047 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 351 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 67 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1,039 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 183,728 | 89.5% |
| Hispanic | 21,620 | 10.5% |
| White | 149,782 | 72.9% |
| Black | 24,492 | 11.9% |
| Asian | 5,151 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,981 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 412 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 283,292
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,172
- Poverty Rate
- 15.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 43,596
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 188,087 | 66.4% |
| Black | 34,098 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 8,280 | 2.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 183,137
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 57,433 | 31.4% |
| Republican | 46,370 | 25.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 79,288 | 43.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 86,559 | 47.3% |
| Female | 96,571 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 129,518 | 70.7% |
| Hispanic | 16,425 | 9.0% |
| Black | 14,881 | 8.1% |
| Asian | 2,718 | 1.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 87,473
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 69,390 | 53.6% |
| Hispanic | 4,139 | 25.2% |
| Black | 3,700 | 24.9% |
| Asian | 894 | 32.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 41,479 | 47.9% |
| Female | 45,992 | 47.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 47,309 (24.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 48,740 (24.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 125,002
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $158,193
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,094
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.7%
- Work From Home
- 9.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.