Winona County, Minnesota

Winona County, Minnesota
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
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 afterWinona (Native American)
SeatWinona
Largest cityWinona
Area
 • Total
642 sq mi (1,660 km2)
 • Land626 sq mi (1,620 km2)
 • Water15 sq mi (39 km2)  2.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
49,671
 • Estimate 
(2024)
49,973
 • Density79.3/sq mi (30.6/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. Its county seat is Winona. Winona County comprises the Winona Micropolitan Statistical Area.