Winneshiek County, Iowa
Winneshiek County: county in Iowa, United States
About
Winneshiek County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,056 and a population density of 31 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 19,862 inhabitants. Its county seat is Decorah. The county was created 179 years ago in 1846.
County Snapshot
Winneshiek County at a glance
Winneshiek County currently has 8 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
8
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Iowa counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
DecorahPopulation 7,484
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Winneshiek County
| Population | 19,862 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| Area | 690 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.04% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.96% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.2907,-91.8437 |
| Altitude | 1,119 feet / 341 meters |
| Capital | Decorah |
| Establishment | January 01, 1847 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:18:03 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 29 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.01% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Winneshiek County is located at 43°17'26"N 91°50'37"W (43.2906700, -91.8437100). It has 5 neighbors: Iowa County, Allamakee County, Chickasaw County, Howard County and Houston County.
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The largest city of Winneshiek County is Decorah with a population of 7,484. Other cities include, Ossian population 769, Spillville population 341, Fort Atkinson population 320 and Ridgeway population 285. See all Winneshiek County cities & populated places.
Winneshiek County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winneshiek County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decorah | 7,484 | Town in Iowa |
| Calmar | 934 | Township in Winneshiek County, Iowa |
| Ossian | 769 | City in Iowa |
| Spillville | 341 | Human settlement in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Fort Atkinson | 320 | City in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States |
| Ridgeway | 285 | American city in Iowa |
| Castalia | 156 | City in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States |
| Jackson Junction | 54 | Human settlement in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States of America |
- Decorah
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Winneshiek County decreased by 6.01% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,056 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,051 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,041 | -0.05% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,840 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,696 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,745 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,427 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,129 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,017 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,991 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 19,862 | -0.65% | estimation process |
People born in Winneshiek County (5)
People born in Winneshiek County, including politician Ole J. Kvale, Minnesota State Legislator Andrew C. Olson, politician Walter Langland, .
More notable people
- Jessie Jack Hooper (American suffragist and peace campaigner) she was born in 09/11/1865
- Michael Bergan he was born in 16/08/1962
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|---|---|---|
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