Winkler County, Texas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Winkler County, TX Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 70% of counties in Texas
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C
Income Below averageWealthier than 70% of counties in Texas
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Winkler County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,454 | 30,160,889 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8.9 | 112.2 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.44% | 1.41% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,762 | 10,982,153 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Winkler County grew by 13.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,454 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Winkler County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 23.0% of residents. That is 0.5 points below Texas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,714 23.0% -0.5 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,590 21.3% -1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,382 18.5% -0.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,064 14.3% +1.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Texas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.4% of the people living in Winkler County and men 51.6%.
- Women 48.4% Texas 50.1%
- Men 51.6% Texas 49.9%
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Economy
Winkler County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Winkler County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,000 | $78,939 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.36% | 4.56% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Winkler County is about 10% higher than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Winkler County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $331,250 | $258,873 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,037 | $1,402 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 86.0% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Winkler County is about 26.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,037 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Winkler County spend about 33 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 138 hours, about 5.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Winkler County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 16.5 | 22.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.1 | 45.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 138 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,275 | $5,888 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 0.7% | 14.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,298 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 814 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.2 min), King County (5.8 min), Terrell County (6.5 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (38.6 min), San Jacinto County (35.9 min), Liberty County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Winkler County is 17 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Winkler County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Winkler County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.0% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.66 | 2.69 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Winkler County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Winkler County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.6 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 21.3% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Winkler County, TX Compared With Nearby Counties
How Winkler County, TX compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler County, TX | 7,454 | $87,000 #1/2 | $331,250 #1/2 | 16.5 min #1/2 |
| Ector County, TX | 164,652 | $70,907 | $207,760 | 20.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Winkler County, Texas.
What is the population of Winkler County, Texas?
About 7,454 people live in Winkler County, Texas, in 2,762 households of 2.7 people on average. The median age is 35.2, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 2 years.
Is Winkler County, Texas urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Winkler County, Texas has 9 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 10% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Winkler County, Texas?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($331,250 against $87,000), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,037 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Winkler County, Texas?
Unemployment in Winkler County, Texas is only 3.6%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Winkler County, Texas have a college degree?
8.0% of adults in Winkler County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 12), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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