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 | 4,919 | 64.88% |
| Two or more races | 1,219 | 16.08% |
| Other race | 831 | 10.96% |
| Black or African American | 420 | 5.54% |
| Native American | 148 | 1.95% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.57% |
| 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 | 2,685 | 2.79 | 83.4 | 16.6 |
| Married | 1,563 | 3.2 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 633 | 1.09 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Female | 320 | 4.19 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 169 | 2.7 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
83.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 704 | 15.06% |
| Associates Degree | 278 | 5.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 350 | 7.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 1.6% |
| High School Graduate | 1,697 | 36.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 583 | 12.47% |
| Some College | 988 | 21.13% |
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 | 2,609 | 1,622 | 119 |
| White | 1,762 | 1,560 | 235 |
| Other Race | 569 | 377 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 540 | 200 | 64 |
| Black | 306 | 231 | 48 |
| Native American | 73 | 24 | 11 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 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 15.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,043 | $113,393 | $68,378 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,648 | $41,193 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,264 | $70,179 | $31,435 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,768 | $63,304 | $28,971 |
| Overall | $56,885 | $64,585 | $44,026 |
| Some College | $56,716 | $64,767 | $54,375 |
$56,885
Average Earnings
$64,585
Average Male
$44,026
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
53.18% of Winkler County, Texas residents speak only English, while 46.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,704 | 608 | 12.93% |
| Black | 411 | 163 | 39.66% |
| White | 2,397 | 125 | 5.21% |
| Other | 821 | 121 | 14.74% |
| Multiple | 1,205 | 55 | 4.56% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
12.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.23%
Male Poverty Rate
14.11%
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 4.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.71% |
| High School | 6.44% |
| Some College | 3.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.02% |
| Male Employed | 5.87% |
| Female Employed | 2.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,581 | $94,419 |
| Households | $89,155 | $91,621 |
| Married Families | $107,527 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,685 | $61,328 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
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
272
Number of Veterans
248
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 138 |
| Second Gulf War | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 127 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 4.67% |
| Hispanic | 131 | 4.07% |
| Other Race | 50 | 8.06% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 4.3% |
| Black | 24 | 7.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
67.94%
Born in Winkler County, Texas
85.11%
Native Born
14.89%
Foreign Born
6.87%
Non Citizen
8.02%
Naturalized
85.11% of Winkler County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 67.94% having been born in Texas. 6.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.