Winona County, Minnesota
Winona County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Winona County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 51,461 and a population density of 80 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 50,485 inhabitants. Its county seat is Winona. The county was created 170 years ago in 1854.

Quick Facts about Winona County
Population : | 50,485 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Minnesota (United States) |
Area : | 642 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.4% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.6% |
Altitude : | 1,201 feet / 366 meters |
Capital : | Winona |
Establishment : | April 04, 1854 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 11:01:32 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 79 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -1.93% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Winona County is located at 43°59'13"N 91°46'45"W (43.9868500, -91.7791300). It has 7 neighbors: Fillmore County, Houston County, Olmsted County, Wabasha County, Buffalo County, La Crosse County and Trempealeau County.
Winona County map
The largest city of Winona County is Winona with a population of 26,545. Other cities include, Goodview population 4,127, Lewiston population 1,543, Wilson population 1,161 and Stockton population 773. See all Winona County cities & populated places.
Winona County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winona County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Winona | 26,545 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Goodview | 4,127 | City in Winona County, Minnesota, United States of America |
Lewiston | 1,543 | City in Minnesota, USA |
Homer | 1,351 | Census-designated place in Winona County, Minnesota, United States |
Wilson | 1,161 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
New Hartford | 890 | Township in Winona County, Minnesota |
Stockton | 773 | City in Minnesota |
Rollingstone | 754 | Township in Winona County, Minnesota |
Utica | 641 | City in Winona County, Minnesota, United States |
Saint Charles | 624 | City in Winona County, Minnesota, United States |
Saratoga | 609 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
Altura | 477 | Minnesota |
Dresbach | 455 | Township in Winona County, Minnesota |
Hart | 362 | Human settlement in United States of America |
Fremont | 355 | Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States |
Elba | 310 | City in Winona County, Minnesota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Winona County
Winona County has 7 neighbours.
- Fillmore County county in Minnesota, United States
- Houston County county in Minnesota, United States
- Olmsted County county in Minnesota, United States
- Wabasha County county in Minnesota, United States
- Buffalo County county in Wisconsin, United States
- La Crosse County county in Wisconsin, United States
- Trempealeau County county in Wisconsin, United States
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Winona County decreased by 1.93% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 51,461 | - | census |
2011 | 51,355 | -0.21% | estimation process |
2012 | 51,343 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2013 | 51,332 | -0.02% | estimation process |
2014 | 51,059 | -0.53% | estimation process |
2015 | 50,827 | -0.46% | estimation process |
2016 | 50,861 | 0.07% | estimation process |
2017 | 50,718 | -0.28% | estimation process |
2018 | 50,735 | 0.03% | estimation process |
2019 | 50,484 | -0.5% | estimation process |
2020 | 50,485 | 0% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |