Winona Lake is a town located in Kosciusko County Indiana. Winona Lake has a 2024 population of 5,112. Winona Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 1.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,059 in 2020.
The average household income in Winona Lake is $145,135 with a poverty rate of 6.86%. The median age in Winona Lake is 28 years: 30.2 years for males, and 26.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winona Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,085 | 80.52% |
| Other race | 577 | 11.37% |
| Two or more races | 333 | 6.56% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 1.01% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,710 | 2.48 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Married | 927 | 2.7 | 89.5 | 10.5 |
| Non Family | 500 | 1.51 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Female | 163 | 3.91 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
| Male | 120 | 2.94 | 100 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
65.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 98 | 3.3% |
| Associates Degree | 231 | 7.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,055 | 35.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 455 | 15.32% |
| High School Graduate | 548 | 18.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 3.47% |
| Some College | 480 | 16.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,326 | 2,259 | 1,295 |
| Hispanic | 422 | 338 | 166 |
| Other Race | 387 | 303 | 158 |
| 2+ Races | 184 | 134 | 26 |
| Black | 42 | 42 | 31 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 73.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,672 | $111,776 | $45,787 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $50,379 |
| High School Graduate | $50,880 | $55,417 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,278 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,099 | $66,804 | $44,929 |
| Some College | $56,805 | $60,469 | $0 |
$57,099
Average Earnings
$66,804
Average Male
$44,929
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.46% of Winona Lake residents speak only English, while 13.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,341 | 220 | 6.58% |
| Other | 577 | 61 | 10.57% |
| Hispanic | 612 | 61 | 9.97% |
| Multiple | 258 | 10 | 3.88% |
6.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.06%
Male Poverty Rate
11.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winona Lake is Other, with 10.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winona Lake is Multiple, with 3.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.72% |
| Some College | 3.19% |
| High School | 1.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $126,786 | $175,376 |
| Households | $97,813 | $145,135 |
| Married Families | $114,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,069 | $57,507 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 25 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 4 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.09%
Born in Winona Lake
93.44%
Native Born
6.56%
Foreign Born
1.75%
Non Citizen
4.81%
Naturalized
93.44% of Winona Lake residents were born in the United States, with 58.09% having been born in Indiana. 1.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,178 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2028 | 5,165 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2027 | 5,152 | 14 | 0.27% |
| 2026 | 5,138 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2025 | 5,125 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2024 | 5,112 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 5,099 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2022 | 5,093 | 30 | 0.59% |
| 2021 | 5,063 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 2020 | 5,059 | 164 | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 4,895 | -27 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 4,922 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4,922 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 4,915 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4,915 | -14 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 4,929 | 34 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 4,895 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 4,899 | 1 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 4,898 | -10 | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 4,908 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,987 | -66 | -1.63% |
| 1990 | 4,053 | 1,226 | 43.37% |
| 1980 | 2,827 | 16 | 0.57% |
| 1970 | 2,811 | -2,367 | -45.71% |