Winona, MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    49,779
    US Senator
    Amy Klobuchar
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    US Senator
    Tina Smith
    Democratic(DFL) Party
    2024 Median Age
    36.4
    0.831% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.8%
    10.4% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $70,744
    0.778% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $235,400
    5.61% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    27,949
    0.975% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Winona, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.5% of the residents in Winona, MN are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Winona, MN are Winona State University (1,623 degrees awarded in 2024), Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1,520 degrees), and Minnesota State College Southeast (418 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Winona, MN was $235,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

    Most people in Winona, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Winona, MN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Winona, MN is home to a population of 49.8k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.9% of Winona, MN residents were born outside of the country (1.45k people).

    In 2024, there were 40.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.2k people) in Winona, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 963 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.5%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Winona, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Winona, MN was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Winona, MN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      44.2k ± 160
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      1.09k ± 178
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      963 ± 276
    3.88%
    Hispanic Population
    1.93k people

    In 2024, there were 40.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.2k people) in Winona, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 963 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.88% of the people in Winona, MN are hispanic (1.93k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Winona, MN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      61,898 ± 6,075 people
    2. Somalia
      36,765 ± 4,692 people
    3. India
      31,170 ± 4,323 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,898 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,765 and India with 31,170.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.9%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.45k people
    2.95%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.46k people

    As of 2024, 2.9% of Winona, MN residents (1.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Winona, MN was 2.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      913 ± 143
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      367 ± 107
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      360 ± 146

    Winona, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.49 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Winona, MN.

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    Health

    94.8% of the population of Winona, MN has health coverage, with 57.4% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 10.3% on non-group plans, and 1.11% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,134 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

    Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,134 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 28.3% between 18 and 34 years, 33% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    5.15%
    Uninsured
    57.4%
    Employer Coverage
    11.9%
    Medicaid
    14.2%
    Medicare
    10.3%
    Non-Group
    1.11%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Winona, MN grew by 1.13% from 5.09% to 5.15%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Winona, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Winona, MN employs 27.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Winona, MN were Manufacturing (5,710 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,701 people), and Educational Services (3,513 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($65,104), Utilities ($64,412), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,063).

    Employment

    Occupations

    27.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,094
    0.975%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Winona, MN grew at a rate of 0.975%, from 27.7k employees to 27.9k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Winona, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,091 people), Production Occupations (2,952 people), and Management Occupations (2,888 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Winona, MN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    27.9k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,094
    0.975%
    1 Year growth
    ± 5.53%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Winona, MN grew at a rate of 0.975%, from 27.7k employees to 27.9k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Winona, MN, are Manufacturing (5,710 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,701 people), and Educational Services (3,513 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Winona, MN, though some of these residents may live in Winona, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $47,482
    Median earning men ± $2,033
    $35,166
    Median earning women ± $1,935

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($70,903), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,185), and Wholesale Trade ($58,510).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($59,063), Wholesale Trade ($56,875), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,500).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.26%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 82
      Construction
    2. 80
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 61
      Retail Trade

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    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $396k
      Manufacturing
    2. $188k
      Management of Companies and Enterprises
    3. $129k
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (50.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Minnesota

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    Amy Klobuchar
    Senator from Minnesota1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2007
    The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
    Tina Smith
    Senator from Minnesota2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2018
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

    Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Winona, MN awarded 3,561 degrees. The student population of Winona, MN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 4,518 male students and 8,363 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Winona, MN are White (2,556 and 72.8%), Unknown (364 and 10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (230 and 6.55%), and Black or African American (180 and 5.13%).

    The largest universities in Winona, MN by number of degrees awarded are Winona State University (1,623 and 45.6%), Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (1,520 and 42.7%), and Minnesota State College Southeast (418 and 11.7%).

    The most popular majors in Winona, MN are Registered Nursing (269 and 7.55%), Social Work (234 and 6.57%), and Counseling Psychology (167 and 4.69%).

    The median tuition costs are $44,400 for private four year colleges, and $8,388 and $15,120 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Winona, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 78.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 12,881 (35.1% men and 64.9% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 12,881 students enrolled in Winona, MN, 35.1% men and 64.9% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,211 records, of which 65.3% were women and 34.7% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      225 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      146 degrees awarded
    3. Elementary Education & Teaching
      117 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Winona, MN was Registered Nursing with 225 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Winona, MN according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Winona State University
      1,623 degrees awarded
    2. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
      1,520 degrees awarded
    3. Minnesota State College Southeast
      418 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Winona State University with 1,623 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,184 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Winona, MN, which is 0.498 times less than the 2,377 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,556 degrees mean that there were 7.02 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 364 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,188) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Winona, MN was $235,400 in 2024, which is 0.708 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $222,900 to $235,400, a 5.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Winona, MN is 69.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Winona, MN have an average commute time of 17.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Winona, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $235,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,774
    $14,073
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$634

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Winona, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Winona, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.5% of the housing units in Winona, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.8%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Winona, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $70,744
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,222
    20.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 900

    In 2024, the median household income of the 20.3k households in Winona, MN grew to $70,744 from the previous year's value of $70,198.

    The following chart displays the households in Winona, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Winona, MN is from Minnesota.
    0.452
    2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota
    0.454
    2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

    In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76.2%)
    2. Worked At Home (10%)
    3. Carpooled (5.77%)

    In 2024, 76.2% of workers in Winona, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (5.77%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    17.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Winona, MN have a shorter commute time (17.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.01% of the workforce in Winona, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Winona, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Winona, MN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Winona, MN (6.92k out of 46.7k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Winona, MN is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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