As of 2024 the population of Winkler County is 7,478. The population is expected to shrink to 7,196 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.77%.
The median age of Winkler County residents is 35.
The diversity index of Winkler County is 81.4, meaning that there is a 81% 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 $93,778 and projected to be $102,763 in 2029. Per capita income is $32,579, projected to be $35,869 in 2029. 1% of households – 75 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $780,138 and the average disposable income is $78,322.
There are 3,175 housing units in Winkler County; 2,008 are owner-occupied, 588 are rented, and 579 are vacant. The average home value is $171,925, with 266 homes built in 2010 or later, and 22 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 319 businesses in Winkler County, employing 2,712 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,380 age 16 and above. 921 workers commute into Winkler County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,399 residents both live and work in/around Winkler County. The average travel time is 27.5 minutes. 23.97% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.5% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,086 drive alone, 141 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 100 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 53 residents work from home.
1,836 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 327 have associates degrees, 414 have bachelor’s degrees, and 88 hold a graduate or professional degree.
