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 $144,712 with a poverty rate of 7.06%. The median age in Winona Lake is 28.9 years: 32.8 years for males, and 28.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Winona Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,256 | 83.83% |
| Other race | 481 | 9.47% |
| Two or more races | 247 | 4.87% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.83% |
| Black or African American | 29 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,685 | 2.56 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 922 | 2.95 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 513 | 1.47 | 32.7 | 67.3 |
| Female | 149 | 3.43 | 14.8 | 85.2 |
| Male | 101 | 3.14 | 100 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
64.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 2.86% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 5.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,092 | 36.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 562 | 18.66% |
| High School Graduate | 610 | 20.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 1.63% |
| Some College | 446 | 14.81% |
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 | 2,477 | 2,434 | 1,417 |
| Hispanic | 409 | 382 | 211 |
| Other Race | 296 | 269 | 166 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 61 | 42 |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 12 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 white people with a rate of 57.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $40,714 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,583 | $36,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,069 | $0 | $35,486 |
| Overall | $46,190 | $59,522 | $36,958 |
| Some College | $57,004 | $63,765 | $23,777 |
$46,190
Average Earnings
$59,522
Average Male
$36,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.39% of Winona Lake residents speak only English, while 9.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,445 | 202 | 5.86% |
| Hispanic | 618 | 102 | 16.5% |
| Other | 481 | 54 | 11.23% |
7.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.2%
Male Poverty Rate
11.64%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winona Lake is Hispanic, with 16.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winona Lake is White, with 5.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 1.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.28% |
| Some College | 1.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 34.33% |
| Female Employed | 11.89% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $117,422 | $181,781 |
| Households | $77,305 | $144,712 |
| Married Families | $102,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,571 | $46,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
156
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 92 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 4.48% |
| Native American | 3 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
60.19%
Born in Winona Lake
95.84%
Native Born
4.16%
Foreign Born
1.71%
Non Citizen
2.44%
Naturalized
95.84% of Winona Lake residents were born in the United States, with 60.19% having been born in Indiana. 1.71% 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% |