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Winona, MN

Founded 1805Winona CountyElev. 200 m
Population
25,998
Median home
$193,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Winona

Winona is home to roughly 25,998 residents. Winona was founded in 1805 and sits in Winona County. The median age is 31.6 and the median household income is $56,163. Homes carry a median value of $193,500, and about 58% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.3%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,998
Median age
31.6
Median household income
$56,163
Per-capita income
$34,197
Poverty rate
20.8%
High-school grad or higher
94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
Unemployment
3.6%
Avg. commute
14.3 min
Work from home
8.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.3%
Hispanic or Latino4.5%
Black3.2%
Asian2.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37%
Sales & office20.1%
Service19.1%
Production, transportation & material moving17.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$193,500
Median gross rent
$839/mo
Owner-occupied
57.6%
Median year built
1959
Households
10,959
Avg. household size
2.09

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Winona has 15 public schools — 5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading49%
Math45%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

RIVER VALLEY ACADEMY ALCHighGrades 9–12
RIVERWAY SECONDARYHighGrades 7–12charter
WINONA AREA LEARNING CENTERHighGrades 5–12
WINONA SENIOR HIGHHighGrades 9–12
WINONA MIDDLEMiddleGrades 5–8
BLUFFVIEW MONTESSORIElementarycharter
GOODVIEW ELEMENTARYElementary
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARYElementary
Riverway Learning Community CharterElementaryGrades -1–6charter
WASHINGTON-KOSCIUSKO ELEMENTARYElementaryGrades -1–4
HVED ECSEGrades -1–-1
Winona Area Online Elementary
Winona Area Online High School
Winona Area Online Middle School

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime61% below national
Winona151
Minnesota264
United States386
↑ 35% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime7% above national
Winona2,092
Minnesota1,727
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Winona Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Winona.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Winona County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Winona is in Winona County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Winona was founded in 1805 and sits in Winona County. Elevation ~200 m.

Map of Winona
Winona, MN
Where Winona is
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Historic places

34 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Winona HotelHodgins, Abner F., HouseWatkins, Paul, HouseWinona and St. Peter Engine HouseWinona and St. Peter Railroad Freight HouseGallagher, Dr. J. W. S., HouseGrain and Lumber Exchange BuildingKirch/Latch Building
Notable people from Winona
Winona RyderTracy CaulkinsCarol BartzJames Earle FraserWilliam D. MitchellAlec BrownMichael Joseph HoeppnerRoy Andrew MillerRichard CyertThomas H. Moodie
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Nearby cities
Rochester (40 mi)Austin (70 mi)Owatonna (78 mi)Cottage Grove (81 mi)Faribault (82 mi)Rosemount (84 mi)

Common questions

Winona — frequently asked

What is the population of Winona, Minnesota?
Winona has a population of about 25,998, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Winona?
The median home value in Winona is $193,500, and the median gross rent is $839/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Winona safe? What is the crime rate?
Winona Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 151 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Winona face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Winona County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, landslide.
How many schools are in Winona?
Winona has 15 public schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Winona?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Winona. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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