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Wink

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Wink is 859. The population is expected to shrink to 822 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.88%.

The median age of Wink residents is 37.

The diversity index of Wink is 71.8, meaning that there is a 72% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Wink is $107,234 and projected to be $120,125 in 2029. Per capita income is $40,946, projected to be $46,325 in 2029. 0.93% of households – 8 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $936,174 and the average disposable income is $89,700.

There are 410 housing units in Wink; 258 are owner-occupied, 70 are rented, and 82 are vacant. The average home value is $180,717, with 26 homes built in 2010 or later, and 18 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 36 businesses in Wink, employing 176 workers and pulling from a labor force of 519 age 16 and above. 109 workers commute into Wink from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

391 residents both live and work in/around Wink. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 32.99% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.02% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 483 drive alone, 3 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 31 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 2 residents work from home.

241 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 85 have associates degrees, 62 have bachelor’s degrees, and 8 hold a graduate or professional degree.