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Winkler County

Texas · 7,791 residents · 841.269 sq mi
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Winkler County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,585. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $82,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 100%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,791
+9%since 2000
from 7,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−1%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Winkler County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,585
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,591 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,141
+83%since 2000
from $13,725 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing19.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $370 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+44%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(2,702)
Black1.8%(139)
Hispanic / Latino60.7%(4,732)
Asian1%(77)
Other2%(156)
Diversity Score64%(4,986)
Segregation Score27.2%(2,120)
Diversity Score
64
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+7%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.8%
−49.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Winkler County, Texas?

Winkler County, Texas has about 7,791 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Winkler County, Texas earns about $63,585 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Winkler County, Texas?

About 9.5% 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 12.0% 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 835 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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