Total Population
7,442
Population
Growth Rate
-0.48%
Median Age
35
Diversity Index
81.800
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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
2,630
Total Housing Units
3,200
Owner Occupied
2,048
Renter Occupied
582
Vacant
570
Median Home Value
$162,745
Average Home Value
$201,227
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.34%
Income Projection
Median Household
$102,292 $108,826
Average Household
$100,549 $106,340
Per Capita
$36,404 $38,907
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
304
Total Employed
2,465
Workers 16+
3,512
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
6
Employed
351
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
36
Employed
312
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
35
Employed
296
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
31
Employed
248
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
25
Employed
247
2026 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
23
Employed
208
Some
High School
681
Graduated
High School
1,412
Associates
Degree
282
Bachelor's
Degree
461
Graduate
Degree
70
Average Commute Time
29 min.
Resident Commuters
2,448
Non-Resident Commuters
897
Drive Alone
3,017
Carpooled
304
Public
0
Work At Home
26
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09