Total Population
7,866
Population
Growth Rate
-0.77%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
81.200
Welcome to Winkler County
- Population: 7,791; (2020 Census)
- County seat: Kermit
- Winkler County, founded in 1887, was named for Clinton M. Winkler, a colonel in the Confederate Army.
American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile
Major Towns
- Kermit – County Seat
School Districts
Winkler County Resources
Winkler County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
2,700
Total Housing Units
3,240
Owner Occupied
2,175
Renter Occupied
525
Vacant
540
Median Home Value
$84,009
Average Home Value
$118,046
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.19%
Income Projection
Median Household
$66,045 $75,644
Average Household
$85,448 $96,039
Per Capita
$29,363 $32,716
Workforce
Total Businesses
325
Total Employed
2,475
Workers 16+
3,424
2022 Construction Businesses
Businesses
32
Employed
374
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
51
Employed
299
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
286
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
38
Employed
262
2022 Public Administration
Businesses
31
Employed
215
2022 Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
22
Employed
194
Some
High School
804
Graduated
High School
1,385
Associates
Degree
378
Bachelor's
Degree
350
Graduate
Degree
144
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
2,568
Non-Resident Commuters
819
Drive Alone
2,833
Carpooled
420
Public
0
Work At Home
109