Demographics & People — Winona, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 25,998 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~26,000 |
| Median Age | 31.3 |
| Total Households | 10,959 |
| Family Households | 4,700 |
| Average Household Size | 2.09 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1881 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23,196 |
| Black or African American | 832 |
| Asian | 593 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,180 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 9,472 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 6,247 |
| Norwegian | 3,431 |
| Irish | 3,267 |
| Polish | 2,975 |
| Other groups | 2,164 |
| English | 1,565 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,006 |
| Swedish | 962 |
| Italian | 918 |
Language
| English Only | 23,989 |
| Spanish | 499 |
| Population 5+ | 25,126 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 1,264 |
| Population 18+ | 22,879 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.8 minutes |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| 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 Winona, Minnesota.