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 7,582.

  • The median home value in Winkler County is $102,912.

  • The median income in Winkler County is $89,155.

  • The median rent in Winkler County is $902.

  • The unemployment rate in Winkler County is 2.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Winkler County is 12.6%.

  • The average high in Winkler County is 88.2° and there are 26.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Winkler County

List Of Cities & Towns in Winkler County

Monahans, TX Population 7,595

Kermit, TX Population 5,984

Wink, TX Population 978

Map Of Winkler County

Winkler County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Winkler County is 88.2°.

  • There are 65.4 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 26.2 inches of rain each year with 0.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 8:05 hours of sun each day in Winkler County.

StatWinkler County
Mean High88.2
Nice Days65.4
Rainfall26.2
Snowfall0.8
Sunny_hours8:05
88.2°
Average High
26.2
Inches of Rain

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 7,582. The population has decreased -3.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 7,629 -2.5%
2021 7,822 -0.6%
2020 7,867 -

Gender in Winkler County

  • Winkler County is 48.2% female with 3,657 female residents.

  • Winkler County is 51.8% male with 3,924 male residents.

Female
48.2% (3,657)
Male
51.8% (3,924)
Gender Winkler County TX USA
Female 48.2% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 51.8% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Winkler County

Winkler County is:

  • 32.0% White with 2,430 White residents.

  • 3.9% African American with 292 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 43 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 2 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 43 Other residents.

  • 0.3% Two Or More with 24 Two Or More residents.

  • 62.6% Hispanic with 4,748 Hispanic residents.

White
32.0% (2,430)
African American
3.9% (292)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.6% (43)
Hawaiian
0.0% (2)
Other
0.6% (43)
Two Or More
0.3% (24)
Hispanic
62.6% (4,748)

Table: Winkler County By Race

Race Winkler County TX USA
White 32.0% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 3.9% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.3% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 62.6% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Winkler County, Texas

  • 0.9% of households in Winkler County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.0% of households in Winkler County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Winkler County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Winkler County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.5% of households in Winkler County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Winkler County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Winkler County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 32.4% of households in Winkler County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Winkler County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.5% of households in Winkler County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
0.9% (64)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.0% (381)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (485)
$25,000 to $34,999
5.8% (440)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.5% (869)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.4% (943)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (988)
$100,000 to $149,999
32.4% (2,456)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.1% (762)
$200,000 or more
2.5% (189)
Income Winkler County TX USA
Less than $10,000 0.9% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.0% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 5.8% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.5% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.4% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 32.4% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.1% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.5% 10.6% 11.4%

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.

  • 36.0% of adults in Winkler County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Winkler County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Winkler County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% 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
14% (1,061)
9-12th Grade
15% (1,137)
High School / GED
36% (2,729)
Some College
21% (1,592)
Associate's Degree
6% (454)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (530)
Master's Degree
1% (75)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Winkler County TX USA
< 9th Grade 14% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 15% 7% 6%
High School / GED 36% 24% 26%
Some College 21% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 1% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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