Total Population
7,747
Population
Growth Rate
-0.12%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
81.200
Demographic Data
- 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
2,682
Total Housing Units
3,237
Owner Occupied
2,170
Renter Occupied
512
Vacant
555
Median Home Value
$107,119
Average Home Value
$154,758
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.16%
Income Projection
Median Household
$74,818 $85,517
Average Household
$89,979 $99,530
Per Capita
$31,192 $34,709
Workforce
Total Businesses
308
Total Employed
2,402
Workers 16+
3,363
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
31
Employed
304
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
39
Employed
303
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
39
Employed
286
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
8
Employed
272
2023 Transportation/Warehouse
Businesses
24
Employed
243
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
32
Employed
217
Some
High School
732
Graduated
High School
1,175
Associates
Degree
337
Bachelor's
Degree
445
Graduate
Degree
97
Average Commute Time
24 min.
Resident Commuters
2,498
Non-Resident Commuters
838
Drive Alone
2,901
Carpooled
298
Public
0
Work At Home
84