Winnebago County, Illinois
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| Winnebago County, Illinois | |
|---|---|
 City Hall in Rockford, Illinois. | |
 Location within Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Founded | January 16, 1836 |
| Named for | Winnebago Tribe |
| Seat | Rockford |
| Largest city | Rockford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 519 sq mi (1,344 km2) |
| • Land | 513 sq mi (1,329 km2) |
| • Water | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2), 1.1% |
| Population | |
| • (2010) | 295,266 |
| • Density | 575/sq mi (222/km2) |
| Congressional districts | 16th, 17th |
| Time zone | Central: UTC−6/−5 |
| Website | www |
Winnebago County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 295,266,[1] making it the seventh most populous county in Illinois after Cook County. Its county seat is Rockford.[2]
Winnebago County was founded on January 16, 1836 and named for the Winnebago Tribe of American Indians.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2014.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
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