Winnebago County, Illinois
Winnebago County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 285,350,[1] making it the seventh most populous county in Illinois. Its county seat is Rockford.[2]
Winnebago County | |
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 City Hall in Rockford, Illinois. | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 42°20′N 89°10′W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | January 16, 1836 |
| Named for | Winnebago Tribe |
| Seat | Rockford |
| Largest city | Rockford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 519 sq mi (1,340 km2) |
| • Land | 513 sq mi (1,330 km2) |
| • Water | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) 1.1% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 285,350 |
| • Density | 550/sq mi (210/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | www |
Winnebago County was founded on January 16, 1836 and named for the Winnebago Tribe of American Indians.
References
- "QuickFacts: Winnebago County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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| Cities | Map of Illinois highlighting Winnebago County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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