Winneshiek County, Iowa

Winneshiek County is a one of the county from Iowa's 99 counties, located in Midwestern Region (West North Central) of United States. According to the latest population census dating back to 2000, the Winneshiek County is home to 21310 inhabitants. In July 2008, its estimated population was 20913, It is Iowa's 31st most populous county. It has total area of 689.88 miē (1786.78 kmē), of which, 689.61 square miles (1786.08 kmē) of it is land and 0.27 square miles (0.7 kmē) of it is water, making it the 17th largest by size in Iowa.

Winneshiek County Iowa
Map of Winneshiek County, Iowa

According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 21310 residents, 7734 households, and 5188 families in the county. The population density was 30.9 people per square mile (11.93/kmē), it is 43rd most densely populated county in Iowa. There were 8208 housing units at an average density of 11.9 per square mile (4.59/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 people, and the average family size was 3.03 people. Age range in the county was well distributed with 23% under the age of 18, 16.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males. Its population in July 2008 was estimated to be about 20913, The racial makeup of the county was 97.98% White, 0.61% Black or African American, 0.08% American Indian, 0.77% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, and 0.55% from two or more races.

Winneshiek County Iowa Population 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Population 2000-2008
Winneshiek County Iowa School Enrollment
School Enrollment 2000
Winneshiek County Iowa GDP
GDP 2000

The median income for a household in the county was $38908, making its Iowa's 27th highest county by median household income. The median income for a family in the county was $45966, making it the 34th wealthiest county by median family income among the Iowa. The per capita income for the county was $17047, making its Iowa's 31st lowest county by per capita income.

In 2000, 7105 pupils and students, of which 48.78% are male and 51.22% are female, 33.34% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.28% nursery or pri school, 4.03% kindergarten, 31.99% elementary school, 18.87% high school and 39.83% College graduate school.

RankCityCountyTotal Area mi2Land Area mi2Water Area mi2PopulationDensity mi2Per capita IncomeHouse hold Income
1Calmar CityWinneshiek County1.051.05010581006.81795836250
2Castalia CityWinneshiek County0.720.7201752431722830417
3Decorah CityWinneshiek County6.436.410.0381721275.91635137485
4Fort Atkinson CityWinneshiek County0.310.3103891240.91470234205
5Jackson Junction CityWinneshiek County6.016.01060101582531875
6Ossian CityWinneshiek County1.11.10853778.71649038214
7Ridgeway CityWinneshiek County1.061.0602932761520633750
8Spillville CityWinneshiek County0.430.420.01386920.81567432500
YearPopulation
April 2000 census21310
April 2000 Estimate21310
July 2000 Estimate21285
July 2001 Estimate21238
July 2002 Estimate21127
July 2003 Estimate20903
July 2004 Estimate20906
July 2005 Estimate20886
July 2006 Estimate20847
July 2007 Estimate20888
July 2008 Estimate20913
SchoolMaleFemaleTotal
Nursery school228147375
Kindergarten167119286
Elementary school113111422273
High school7096321341
College or graduate school123115992830
PlaceMedian household incomeMedian family incomePer capita income
Winneshiek County, Iowa$38908$45966$17047
Iowa, United States$39469$48005$19674
United States$41994$50046$21587