Winona County, Minnesota

Winona County
Winona County Courthouse
Map of Minnesota highlighting Winona County
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 43°59′N 91°46′W / 43.98°N 91.77°W / 43.98; -91.77
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedFebruary 23, 1854
Named forWinona (Native American)
SeatWinona
Largest cityWinona
Area
 • Total642 sq mi (1,660 km2)
 • Land626 sq mi (1,620 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  2.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total49,671
 • Estimate 
(2023)
49,721 Increase
 • Density77/sq mi (30/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.winona.mn.us

Winona County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, its population was 49,671.[1] Its county seat is Winona.[2] Winona County comprises the Winona, MN Micropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.