Winnebago County, Illinois
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Winnebago County | |
|---|---|
 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 / 42.33°N 89.16°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 (2010) | |
| • Total | 295,266 |
| • Density | 575/sq mi (222/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional districts | 16th, 17th |
| 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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