As of 2026 the population of Wink is 854. The population is expected to shrink to 834 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.47%.
The median age of Wink residents is 37.
The diversity index of Wink is 72.5, meaning that there is a 73% 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 Wink is $117,277 and projected to be $123,972 in 2031. Per capita income is $45,730, projected to be $49,202 in 2031. 2.34% of households – 20 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $707,385 and the average disposable income is $93,156.
There are 415 housing units in Wink; 268 are owner-occupied, 65 are rented, and 82 are vacant. The average home value is $188,918, with 66 homes built in 2010 or later, and 9 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 35 businesses in Wink, employing 144 workers and pulling from a labor force of 657 age 16 and above. 198 workers commute into Wink from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
450 residents both live and work in/around Wink. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 49.78% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 572 drive alone, 43 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 38 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4 residents work from home.
246 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 32 have associates degrees, 84 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
