As of 2026 the population of Winkler County is 7,442. The population is expected to shrink to 7,266 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.48%.
The median age of Winkler County residents is 35.
The diversity index of Winkler County is 81.8, meaning that there is a 82% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Winkler County is $100,549 and projected to be $106,340 in 2031. Per capita income is $36,404, projected to be $38,907 in 2031. 1.55% of households – 115 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $865,643 and the average disposable income is $81,942.
There are 3,200 housing units in Winkler County; 2,048 are owner-occupied, 582 are rented, and 570 are vacant. The average home value is $201,227, with 330 homes built in 2010 or later, and 9 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 304 businesses in Winkler County, employing 2,465 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,512 age 16 and above. 897 workers commute into Winkler County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,448 residents both live and work in/around Winkler County. The average travel time is 28.6 minutes. 21% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.91% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,017 drive alone, 304 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 165 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 26 residents work from home.
1,785 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 282 have associates degrees, 461 have bachelor’s degrees, and 70 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
