Winkler County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48495 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,454 | — | #2,697 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,900 | +15.6% | #376 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.1 years | -9.8% | #2,962 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $148,200 | -47.4% | #2,282 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,037 | -10.8% | #881 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.2% | +28.7% | #2,160 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Winkler County has a population of 7,454, making it the #2,697 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Winkler County is $86,900, ranking #376 out of 3,222 counties — 15.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 16.2% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Winkler County is $148,200 (-47.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,037/mo and the homeownership rate is 86.0%.
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81.0% of residents in Winkler County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.6% below the national rate.
About Winkler County, Texas
Winkler County, Texas has a total population of 7,454, making it the 2,697th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Winkler County is 35.1 years, which is 9.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Winkler County is $86,900, which ranks #376 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Winkler County is $148,200, 47.4% below the national median. Renters in Winkler County pay a median gross rent of $1,037 per month. The homeownership rate is 86.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Winkler County, 10.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.9 min.
Winkler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (31.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.9%).
All data for Winkler County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.