Winkler County Population

1890–2026

7,517

2026 projection

3.1% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Winkler County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20267,517-230.31%
20257,540-230.30%
20247,563-620.81%
20237,625+2343.17%
20227,39100.00%
20217,391-3664.72%
20207,757-2132.67%
20197,970+2272.93%
20187,743+1481.95%
20177,595-3224.07%

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Winkler County Demographics

35.1median age

Median age

Female37.6 yrs
Male32.5 yrs

Adults

5,274
933 seniors (65+) · 18% of adults4,341 other adults

Sex

Female 47.3% · 3,523Male 52.7% · 3,931

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 75 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Winkler County Income

$86,900median household income

Median household income

$86,900

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$55,684

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

16.2%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Winkler County Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%54%50%
Never married29%34%23%
Divorced14%9%19%
Widowed4%2%7%
Separated2%2%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201