Winneshiek County, Iowa
Winneshiek County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Winneshiek County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,056 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,862 inhabitants. Its county seat is Decorah. The county was created 178 years ago in 1846.
Quick Facts about Winneshiek County
| Population : | 19,862 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Area : | 690 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.04% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.96% |
| Altitude : | 1,119 feet / 341 meters |
| Capital : | Decorah |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1847 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:08:19 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Winneshiek County is located at 43°17'26"N 91°50'37"W (43.2906700, -91.8437100). It has 5 neighbors: Iowa County, Allamakee County, Chickasaw County, Howard County and Houston County.
Winneshiek County map
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The largest city of Winneshiek County is Ossian with a population of 769. Other cities include, Spillville population 341, Fort Atkinson population 320, Ridgeway population 285 and Castalia population 156. See all Winneshiek County cities & populated places.
Winneshiek County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winneshiek County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decorah | 7,484 | Town in Iowa |
| Calmar | 934 | Township in Winneshiek County, Iowa |
| Ossian | 769 | City in Iowa |
| Spillville | 341 | Human settlement in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Fort Atkinson | 320 | City in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States |
| Ridgeway | 285 | American city in Iowa |
| Castalia | 156 | City in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States |
| Jackson Junction | 54 | Human settlement in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America |
Winneshiek County has 5 neighbours.
- Iowa County county in Iowa, United States
- Allamakee County county in Iowa, United States
- Chickasaw County county in Iowa, United States
- Howard County county in Iowa, United States
- Houston County county in Minnesota, United States
- Decorah
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Winneshiek County decreased by 6.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,056 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,051 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,041 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,840 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,696 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,745 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,427 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,129 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,017 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,991 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,862 | -0.65% | estimation process |
People born in Winneshiek County (5)
People born in Winneshiek County, including politician Ole J. Kvale, Minnesota State Legislator Andrew C. Olson, politician Walter Langland, .
List
- Jessie Jack Hooper (American suffragist and peace campaigner) she was born in 09/11/1865
- Michael Bergan he was born in 16/08/1962
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. |
