Total Population
7,380
Population
Growth Rate
-0.84%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
81.400
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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
Housing & Income
Households
2,608
Total Housing Units
3,166
Owner Occupied
2,034
Renter Occupied
574
Vacant
558
Median Home Value
$150,845
Average Home Value
$190,778
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.09%
Income Projection
Median Household
$91,848 $100,761
Average Household
$95,256 $99,300
Per Capita
$33,837 $35,723
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
317
Total Employed
2,673
Workers 16+
3,483
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
7
Employed
402
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
39
Employed
340
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
39
Employed
314
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
31
Employed
262
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
29
Employed
252
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
27
Employed
242
Some
High School
635
Graduated
High School
1,436
Associates
Degree
379
Bachelor's
Degree
470
Graduate
Degree
55
Average Commute Time
27 min.
Resident Commuters
2,577
Non-Resident Commuters
755
Drive Alone
3,138
Carpooled
199
Public
0
Work At Home
15
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30