Winona County, Minnesota

Winona County
Location within the U.S. state of 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 afterWinona (Native American)
SeatWinona
Largest cityWinona
Area
  Total
642 sq mi (1,660 km2)
  Land626 sq mi (1,620 km2)
  Water15 sq mi (40 km2)  2.4%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
49,671
  Estimate 
(2024)
49,973
  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. Its county seat is Winona. Winona County comprises the Winona Micropolitan Statistical Area.