Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Winona Lake, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

CSASouth Bend-Elkhart-Mishawaka

Showing latest census year. Full demographic history available with a paid plan. See products & pricing →

Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,080

Median Agei

28.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.8%4,154

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%578

Two or More

5.2%262

Black

1%52

Asian

0.5%26

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%94

High School Diploma

14.6%444

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%247

Some College (1+ yr)

6.1%187

Associate's Degree

9.1%278

Bachelor's Degree

36.9%1,122

Master's Degree

11.8%358

Professional Degree

0.6%17

Doctorate

1.3%41

HS or Higher

91.7%

BA or Higher

50.6%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$274,500

Median Renti

$1,132

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.6%1,122

Renter-Occupied

38.4%698

Total Units

2,039

Homeownership

61.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.6%7

$50K–$100K

4.1%46

$100K–$150K

1%11

$150K–$200K

23.4%262

$200K–$300K

28.3%318

$300K–$500K

23.4%262

$500K–$1M

16.5%185

$1M+

2.8%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

222

$1,000–$1,250

139

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

176

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%52

2010–2019

6.1%125

2000–2009

12.2%249

1990–1999

14.4%293

1980–1989

13.5%276

1970–1979

15.1%308

1960–1969

16.7%341

1950–1959

6%122

1940–1949

3%62

1939 or earlier

10.3%211

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

70.8%1,288

Electricity

28.1%512

Other

0.7%12

No Fuel

0.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$82,188

Mean Household Incomei

$127,814

Per Capita Incomei

$46,578

Poverty Ratei

6.6%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

3,044

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%48

$10K–$15K

1%18

$15K–$20K

5.7%103

$20K–$25K

4.7%86

$25K–$30K

1.9%35

$30K–$35K

2.5%45

$35K–$40K

4.2%77

$40K–$45K

1.3%23

$45K–$50K

5.5%100

$50K–$60K

7.8%142

$60K–$75K

7.2%131

$75K–$100K

10.3%188

$100K–$125K

7.1%129

$125K–$150K

3.5%63

$150K–$200K

10.8%196

$200K+

24%436

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2024%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

123

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,908

Avg. Commutei

13.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,002

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

121(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.5%Insured

4.5%Uninsured