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Winnebago, IL


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Winnebago, Illinois

Winnebago, Illinois is 7 miles W of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 86 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Winnebago county. The village is part of the Rockford metro area. The population of Winnebago is 2,958.

The People and Families of Winnebago

In Winnebago, about 73% of adults are married. Winnebago, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winnebago had a median family income of $62,685. Winnebago is one of the richer villages in Illinois. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Winnebago.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Winnebago.

Winnebago Housing

Of the housing in Winnebago, approximately 89% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village.

Commuting

In Winnebago, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Winnebago strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWinnebago Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Winnebago People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Winnebago Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Winnebago Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Winnebago, IL

Comparing Winnebago to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men75
Well-Paid Single Women75
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity66
Female Share of the Population55
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
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