Population 7,454 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Winkler County
Household size in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.74 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, Winkler County sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Household size has edged down from 2.74 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.0 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Winkler County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.1, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Winkler County than nationally: 14.1%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Winkler County
Renters in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.4% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Winkler County is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three-quarters of owners (72.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Winkler County: 14.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +6 |
Winkler County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $508 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $597 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $889 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $895 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$387 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Winkler County runs $895 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $387 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Winkler County
Bachelor's degrees in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Winkler County: 10.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Few Texas counties have a lower share of college graduates: only seven of 254.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.1% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 68.8% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 73.5% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over a quarter of adults in Winkler County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 73.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 10.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Texas counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only 24 of 254.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Winkler County
| Period | Winkler County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Winkler County than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Winkler County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winkler County | 2.71 | 38.0 | 14.1% | 14.0% | 14.3% | 1969 | $895 | 10.3% | 73.5% | 3.7% |
| Loving County | 1.22 | 86.2 | 11.6% | 88.9% | 18.2% | 1938 | $1,403 | 33.8% | 90.3% | 0.0% |
| Ector County | 2.64 | 32.4 | 17.4% | 35.3% | 7.6% | 1987 | $1,233 | 18.3% | 78.3% | 5.6% |
| Glasscock County | 2.31 | 40.0 | 7.3% | 31.5% | 9.9% | 1979 | $642 | 28.7% | 88.4% | 1.0% |
| Sterling County | 3.59 | 32.1 | 12.8% | 22.3% | 23.9% | 1983 | $952 | 24.5% | 84.0% | 2.1% |
| Coke County | 2.06 | 48.3 | 8.7% | 28.9% | 26.0% | 1975 | $663 | 23.9% | 88.4% | 6.6% |
| Runnels County | 2.58 | 42.4 | 12.3% | 25.0% | 23.3% | 1961 | $908 | 19.2% | 86.7% | 4.9% |
| El Paso County | 3.01 | 34.9 | 16.9% | 35.8% | 8.0% | 1990 | $1,234 | 25.8% | 81.7% | 6.0% |
| Coleman County | 2.42 | 49.0 | 9.9% | 22.8% | 29.7% | 1969 | $715 | 19.1% | 88.0% | 7.2% |
| Brown County | 2.48 | 42.8 | 11.6% | 31.7% | 19.7% | 1977 | $939 | 20.3% | 87.7% | 5.1% |
| Comanche County | 2.58 | 44.2 | 13.8% | 19.6% | 22.1% | 1977 | $853 | 20.8% | 83.6% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Winkler County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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