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Winkler County

Texas · 7,110 residents · 841.269 sq mi
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Winkler County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,110
−1%since 2000
from 7,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
−1%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Winkler County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,828
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,591 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,309
+41%since 2000
from $13,725 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing24.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−55.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+3%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(3,825)
Black1.8%(127)
Hispanic / Latino44%(3,156)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(4,612)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(3,024)
Black1.8%(129)
Hispanic / Latino53.8%(3,824)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other3.6%(253)
Diversity Score68.2%(4,851)
Diversity Score
68
+6%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winkler County, Texas?

Winkler County, Texas has about 7,110 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Winkler County, Texas?

The typical household in Winkler County, Texas earns about $41,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Winkler County, Texas expensive?

In Winkler County, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Winkler County, Texas?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Winkler County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Winkler County, Texas?

About 16.3% of people in Winkler County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Winkler County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Winkler County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,516 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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