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
Population
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Population
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler County | 7,173 | 7,110 | 7,866 | 7,567 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Population by Age
| Population | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | 633 | 599 | 572 |
| 5-9 | 555 | 623 | 579 |
| 10-14 | 554 | 625 | 613 |
| 15-19 | 550 | 493 | 563 |
| 20-24 | 405 | 417 | 388 |
| 25-29 | 460 | 521 | 390 |
| 30-34 | 427 | 511 | 456 |
| 35-39 | 414 | 496 | 483 |
| 40-44 | 415 | 453 | 457 |
| 45-49 | 562 | 452 | 465 |
| 50-54 | 504 | 433 | 385 |
| 55-59 | 428 | 523 | 419 |
| 60-64 | 363 | 518 | 484 |
| 65-69 | 254 | 415 | 429 |
| 70-74 | 208 | 331 | 353 |
| 75-79 | 166 | 210 | 253 |
| 80-84 | 131 | 138 | 164 |
| 85+ | 81 | 108 | 114 |
| 18+ | 5,001 | 5,713 | 5,449 |
| Median Age | 35 | 37 | 37 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Population by Race
| Winkler County | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Total | 7,866.000 |
| White Alone | 50.760 |
| Black Alone | 2.100 |
| American Indian Alone | 1.770 |
| Asian Alone | 1.160 |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.010 |
| Some Other Race | 23.240 |
| Two or More Races | 20.960 |
| Hispanic Origin | 61.520 |
| Diversity Index | 81.200 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Growth Rate
| Winkler County | 2022 - 2027 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.77% |
| Households | -0.94% |
| Families | -0.89% |
| Median Household Income | 3% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 2,584 | 2,578 | 2,700 | 2,575 |
| Housing Units | 3,214 | 3,027 | 3,240 | 3,243 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 2,175 | 2,090 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 525 | 485 | ||
| Vacant Units | 540 | 668 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Home Value
| Winkler County | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $84,009 | $88,913 |
| Average Home Value | $118,046 | $127,608 |
| <$50,000 | 576 | 515 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 752 | 681 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 238 | 216 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 186 | 195 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 92 | 97 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 183 | 215 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 145 | 168 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 0 | 0 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 3 | 3 |
| $1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 25 |
| 2000-2009 | 12 |
| 1990-1999 | 120 |
| 1980-1989 | 331 |
| 1970-1979 | 394 |
| 1960-1969 | 842 |
| 1950-1959 | 859 |
| 1940-1949 | 340 |
| 1939 or Before | 28 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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Income
| Winkler County | 2022 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $66,045 | $75,644 |
| Average Household | $85,448 | $96,039 |
| Per Capita | $29,363 | $32,716 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Household Income Base
| Winkler County | 2022 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 254 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 186 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 211 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 358 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 473 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 385 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 549 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 177 |
| $200,000+ | 107 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 3,424 |
| In-County Residents | 2,568 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 819 |
| Drive Alone | 2,833 |
| Carpooled | 420 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 109 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 511 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,132 |
| 10-14 minutes | 370 |
| 15-19 minutes | 231 |
| 20-24 minutes | 45 |
| 25-29 minutes | 24 |
| 30-34 minutes | 244 |
| 35-39 minutes | 3 |
| 40-44 minutes | 14 |
| 45-59 minutes | 132 |
| 60-89 minutes | 501 |
| 90+ minutes | 108 |
| Average Travel Time | 22 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,475 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 5 |
| Mining | 58 |
| Utilities | 10 |
| Construction | 374 |
| Manufacturing | 87 |
| Wholesale Trade | 93 |
| Retail Trade | 299 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 18 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 4 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 3 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 36 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 108 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 5 |
| Gasoline Stations | 84 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 7 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 2 |
| General Merchandise Str | 25 |
| Misc Store Retailers | 7 |
| Nonstore Retailers | 0 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 194 |
| Information | 20 |
| Finance & Insurance | 99 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 67 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 28 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 4 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 26 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 71 |
| Legal Services | 9 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 68 |
| Educational Services | 286 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 146 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 36 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 262 |
| Accommodation | 74 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 188 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 126 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 65 |
| Public Administration Emp | 215 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Winkler County | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Some High School | 804 |
| Graduated High School | 1,385 |
| Associates Degree | 378 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 350 |
| Graduate Degree | 144 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 325 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 3 |
| Mining Bus | 7 |
| Utilities Bus | 2 |
| Construction Bus | 32 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 5 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 12 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 51 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 3 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 1 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 1 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 3 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 11 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 1 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 8 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 3 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 1 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 5 |
| Misc Store Retailers Bus | 3 |
| Nonstore Retailers Bus | 11 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 22 |
| Information Bus | 4 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 12 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 9 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 1 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 2 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 12 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 18 |
| Legal Services Bus | 2 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 5 |
| Educational Services Bus | 8 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 13 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 9 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 38 |
| Accommodation Bus | 13 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 25 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 37 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 11 |
| Public Administration Bus | 31 |
Source: ESRI, 2022-11-15
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