Winkler County Summary

Life in Winkler County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Winkler County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Winkler County:

  • The population in Winkler County is 7,629.

  • The median home value in Winkler County is $87,400.

  • The median income in Winkler County is $67,904.

  • The median rent in Winkler County is $893.

  • The unemployment rate in Winkler County is 2.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Winkler County is 12.2%.

Cities & Towns in Winkler County

List Of Cities & Towns in Winkler County

Monahans, TX Population 7,614

Kermit, TX Population 6,078

Wink, TX Population 1,031

Map Of Winkler County

Winkler County Photos

Ward County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Flickr User TexasExplorer98 | CC BY 2.0

Winkler County Demographics

Population over time in Winkler County

The current population in Winkler County is 7,629. The population has decreased -3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2021 7,629 -2.5%
2020 7,822 -0.6%
2019 7,867 -

Gender in Winkler County

  • Winkler County is 49.4% female with 3,771 female residents.

  • Winkler County is 50.6% male with 3,857 male residents.

Female
49.4% (3,771)
Male
50.6% (3,857)
Gender Winkler County TX USA
Female 49.4% 50.3% 50.5%
Male 50.6% 49.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Winkler County

Winkler County is:

  • 36.0% White with 2,811 White residents.

  • 2.0% African American with 159 African American residents.

  • 1.0% American Indian with 78 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 0.8% Two Or More with 65 Two Or More residents.

  • 60.1% Hispanic with 4,689 Hispanic residents.

White
36.0% (2,811)
African American
2.0% (159)
American Indian
1.0% (78)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
0.8% (65)
Hispanic
60.1% (4,689)

Table: Winkler County By Race

Race Winkler County TX USA
White 36.0% 40.7% 59.4%
African American 2.0% 11.8% 12.2%
American Indian 1.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 5.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.8% 2.3% 3.2%
Hispanic 60.1% 39.8% 18.4%

Household Income For Winkler County, Texas

  • 2.1% of households in Winkler County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.0% of households in Winkler County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Winkler County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Winkler County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Winkler County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Winkler County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Winkler County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 28.3% of households in Winkler County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Winkler County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Winkler County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.1% (156)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.0% (308)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.3% (706)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (644)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (983)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.1% (1,154)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.1% (767)
$100,000 to $149,999
28.3% (2,157)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (487)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (263)
Income Winkler County TX USA
Less than $10,000 2.1% 6.4% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.0% 4.4% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.3% 9.3% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 9.6% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 12.8% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.1% 17.7% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.1% 12.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 28.3% 14.6% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 6.2% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 6.9% 9.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Winkler County for adults over 25

  • 14.0% of adults in Winkler County completed < 9th grade.

  • 15.0% of adults in Winkler County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Winkler County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Winkler County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Winkler County completed associate's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Winkler County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Winkler County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Winkler County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Winkler County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
13% (1,068)
9-12th Grade
15% (1,144)
High School / GED
30% (2,288)
Some College
25% (1,907)
Associate's Degree
7% (534)
Bachelor's Degree
8% (610)
Master's Degree
1% (76)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Winkler County TX USA
< 9th Grade 13% 9% 4%
9-12th Grade 15% 8% 6%
High School / GED 30% 25% 26%
Some College 25% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 7% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 8% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 1% 7% 9%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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