Winona city, Minnesota
Winona city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Winona city is a geographic entity located in Winona County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 26,530. The land area covers 18.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 26,530 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 31.3 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 10,786 | ±319 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 11,540 | ±269 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,786 | ±319 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 754 | ±274 |
| Median Home Value | $201,800 | ±$9,208 |
| Median Gross Rent | $882 | ±$68 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $56,337 | ±$2,914 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,531 | ±$2,043 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.1% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 5,340 | ±796 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.7% | ±1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 14,898 | ±544 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.4% | ±1.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 26,173 (2024)
ID: 167693
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER
PO BOX 378, 207 LAFAYETTE ST, WINONA MN 55987
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GUS Population: 49,973 (2024)
ID: 128645
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
177 MAIN ST, WINONA MN 55987-6578
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Arcadia, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Arcadia, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Arcadia, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | WINONA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Fountain City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Fountain City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | WINONA, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | WINONA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | WINONA, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LEWISTON, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WINONA HEALTH SERVICES
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Hospital | City address association | 855 MANKATO AVENUE, WINONA, MN, 55987 |
(507) 454-3650
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Winona State University
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College | 1.3 mi away | 175 West Mark Street, Winona, MN, 55987-5838 |
5074575000
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WINONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 151 W FIFTH STREET, WINONA, MN, 55987 |
(507) 452-4582
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Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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College | 1.4 mi away | 700 Terrace Heights, Winona, MN, 55987-1399 |
5074571600
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SHIRLEY M. WRIGHT MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 11455 FREMONT ST., TREMPEALEAU, WI, 54661 |
(608) 534-6197
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Minnesota State College Southeast
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College | 3.1 mi away | 1250 Homer Rd, Winona, MN, 55987 |
5074532700
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ARCADIA FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.9 mi away | 730 RAIDER DRIVE SUITE 3140, ARCADIA, WI, 54612 |
(608) 323-7505
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GALESVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.0 mi away | 16787 S. MAIN ST., GALESVILLE, WI, 54630 |
(608) 582-2552
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RUSHFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 101 MILL STREET N, RUSHFORD, MN, 55971 |
(507) 864-7600
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HOUSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | 202 EAST CEDAR STREET, HOUSTON, MN, 55943 |
(507) 896-7323
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WINONA DAM 5 A, MN US, located 2.5 miles from Winona city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.0° | 8.0° | 16.5° | 1.06" | 9.8" |
| February | 30.2° | 11.1° | 20.7° | 1.02" | 9.3" |
| March | 42.3° | 23.8° | 33.0° | 1.91" | 5.7" |
| April | 56.4° | 36.5° | 46.5° | 3.65" | 1.6" |
| May | 68.7° | 48.0° | 58.4° | 4.14" | 0.2" |
| June | 78.4° | 58.6° | 68.5° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.5° | 63.0° | 72.8° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.6° | 61.4° | 71.0° | 4.55" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 53.6° | 63.4° | 3.57" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.4° | 41.4° | 50.4° | 2.53" | 0.1" |
| November | 43.5° | 29.2° | 36.3° | 1.85" | 1.4" |
| December | 30.7° | 16.3° | 23.5° | 1.22" | 9.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| Winona city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Goodview city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Fountain City city | City | 4.8 mi | — |
| Minnesota City city | City | 5.0 mi | — |
| Stockton city | City | 5.3 mi | — |
| Homer CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2716971032. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.