As of 2025 the population of Winkler County is 7,380. The population is expected to shrink to 7,077 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.84%.
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 $95,256 and projected to be $99,300 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,837, projected to be $35,723 in 2030. 1.1% of households – 81 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $717,455 and the average disposable income is $77,385.
There are 3,166 housing units in Winkler County; 2,034 are owner-occupied, 574 are rented, and 558 are vacant. The average home value is $190,778, with 310 homes built in 2010 or later, and 6 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 317 businesses in Winkler County, employing 2,673 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,483 age 16 and above. 755 workers commute into Winkler County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,577 residents both live and work in/around Winkler County. The average travel time is 27.3 minutes. 20.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 8.42% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,138 drive alone, 199 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 131 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 15 residents work from home.
1,794 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 379 have associates degrees, 470 have bachelor’s degrees, and 55 hold a graduate or professional degree.
