Demographics & People — Winnebago, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,896 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~3,200 |
| Median Age | 39.6 |
| Total Households | 1,181 |
| Family Households | 799 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0856 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,669 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 936 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 652 |
| English | 387 |
| Irish | 367 |
| Other groups | 282 |
| Swedish | 266 |
| American | 188 |
| Italian | 110 |
| Dutch | 99 |
| French (except Basque) | 96 |
Language
| English Only | 2,647 |
| Spanish | 30 |
| Population 5+ | 2,693 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 187 |
| Population 18+ | 2,285 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Winnebago, Illinois.