Winnebago, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winnebago
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Looking on the main street of Winnebago
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| Nickname(s):
Indians
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| Motto(s):
Welcome to Wonderful Winnebago
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Location of Winnebago in Winnebago County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Township | Winnebago |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,940 |
| • Density | 1,520.17/sq mi (587.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61088
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-82491 |
| Website | http://www.villageofwinnebago.com/ |
Winnebago is a small village located in Winnebago County, Illinois. It is part of the larger Rockford-Winnebago area. In 2020, about 2,940 people lived in Winnebago.
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History of Winnebago Village
Winnebago has a notable connection to James Weber Linn. He was born in the village in 1876. Linn later became a well-known educator and politician. He lived until 1939.
Geography and Location
Winnebago is found at a specific spot on the map: 42 degrees, 15 minutes, 56 seconds North and 89 degrees, 14 minutes, 26 seconds West. This helps people find its exact location. The village covers a total area of about 1.95 square miles (5.05 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People
Winnebago's population has changed over the years. The village has grown quite a bit since the early 1900s. You can see how the number of people living here has changed in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 504 | — | |
| 1890 | 464 | −7.9% | |
| 1900 | 405 | −12.7% | |
| 1910 | 415 | 2.5% | |
| 1920 | 495 | 19.3% | |
| 1930 | 588 | 18.8% | |
| 1940 | 637 | 8.3% | |
| 1950 | 752 | 18.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,059 | 40.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,285 | 21.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,644 | 27.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,840 | 11.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,958 | 60.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,101 | 4.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,940 | −5.2% | |
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In 2000, there were about 3,000 people living in Winnebago. These people lived in over 1,000 households. Most households were married couples living together. About half of the households had children under 18.
The people in Winnebago are mostly White. A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the village in 2000 was 34 years old. About one-third of the population was under 18 years old.
Education in Winnebago
Students in Winnebago attend schools managed by the Winnebago CUSD#323. This school district has several schools for different age groups. There is one high school for older students. There is also one middle school. Younger students attend one of the two elementary schools.
