Winkler County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 7,528 with a growth rate of 1.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Winkler County, Texas is the 179th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 7,081 and has seen a growth of 6.31% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,098 | 114 | 1.43% |
| 2028 | 7,984 | 114 | 1.45% |
| 2027 | 7,870 | 114 | 1.47% |
| 2026 | 7,756 | 114 | 1.49% |
| 2025 | 7,642 | 114 | 1.51% |
| 2024 | 7,528 | 114 | 1.54% |
| 2023 | 7,414 | 114 | 1.56% |
| 2022 | 7,300 | -82 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 7,382 | -372 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 7,754 | -216 | -2.71% |
| 2019 | 7,970 | 227 | 2.93% |
| 2018 | 7,743 | 148 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 7,595 | -322 | -4.07% |
| 2016 | 7,917 | -111 | -1.38% |
| 2015 | 8,028 | 210 | 2.69% |
| 2014 | 7,818 | 187 | 2.45% |
| 2013 | 7,631 | 265 | 3.6% |
| 2012 | 7,366 | 206 | 2.88% |
| 2011 | 7,160 | 79 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 7,081 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,626 | -1,318 | -13.25% |
| 1980 | 9,944 | 304 | 3.15% |
| 1970 | 9,640 | -4,012 | -29.39% |
| 1960 | 13,652 | 3,588 | 35.65% |
| 1950 | 10,064 | 3,923 | 63.88% |
| 1940 | 6,141 | -643 | -9.48% |
| 1930 | 6,784 | 6,703 | 8275.31% |
| 1920 | 81 | -361 | -81.67% |
| 1910 | 442 | 382 | 636.67% |
| 1900 | 60 | 42 | 233.33% |
| 1890 | 18 | -8,080 | -99.78% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,389 | 58.21% |
| Two or more races | 1,384 | 18.36% |
| Other race | 1,198 | 15.89% |
| Black or African American | 323 | 4.28% |
| Native American | 179 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.86% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,781 | 2.68 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Married | 1,525 | 3.1 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 720 | 1.03 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Female | 392 | 4.13 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
| Male | 144 | 2.44 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 693 | 14.75% |
| Associates Degree | 311 | 6.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 421 | 8.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 1.04% |
| High School Graduate | 1,685 | 35.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 536 | 11.41% |
| Some College | 1,002 | 21.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,581 | 1,650 | 156 |
| White | 1,767 | 1,587 | 231 |
| 2+ Races | 758 | 357 | 99 |
| Other Race | 758 | 508 | 43 |
| Black | 248 | 160 | 52 |
| Native American | 76 | 13 | 9 |
| Asian | 65 | 65 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 20.97%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,342 | $152,675 | $54,028 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $0 | $59,286 |
| High School Graduate | $67,924 | $81,168 | $31,694 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,699 | $66,500 | $19,896 |
| Overall | $59,971 | $74,063 | $29,733 |
| Some College | $49,219 | $65,165 | $34,948 |
$59,971
Average Earnings
$74,063
Average Male
$29,733
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.48% of Winkler County, Texas residents speak only English, while 48.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,622 | 418 | 9.04% |
| White | 2,419 | 257 | 10.62% |
| Black | 314 | 158 | 50.32% |
| Other | 1,198 | 137 | 11.44% |
| Multiple | 1,376 | 51 | 3.71% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
11.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.47%
Male Poverty Rate
15.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Winkler County, Texas is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Winkler County, Texas is Multiple, with 3.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.21% |
| Some College | 6.32% |
| High School | 5.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.68% |
| Female Employed | 5.15% |
| Male Employed | 3.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,958 | $102,474 |
| Households | $91,898 | $94,977 |
| Married Families | $119,816 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,371 | $57,441 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.2%
Male Marriage Rate
53.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
253
Number of Veterans
253
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 145 |
| Second Gulf War | 73 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 124 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 5.86% |
| Hispanic | 77 | 2.44% |
| Other Race | 32 | 3.98% |
| Black | 20 | 7.91% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 1.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.43%
Born in Winkler County, Texas
84.91%
Native Born
15.09%
Foreign Born
9.84%
Non Citizen
5.25%
Naturalized
84.91% of Winkler County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 66.43% having been born in Texas. 9.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.