Winkler County, Texas
Winkler County: county in Texas, United States
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Winkler County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,110 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,887 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kermit. The county was created 139 years ago in 1887.
County Snapshot
Winkler County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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KermitPopulation 6,367
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Quick Facts about Winkler County
| Population | 7,887 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2178 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.02% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.8501,-103.0482 |
| Altitude | 2,884 feet / 879 meters |
| Capital | Kermit |
| Establishment | February 26, 1887 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:00:19 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 9.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 82℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Winkler County is located at 31°51'0"N 103°2'53"W (31.8500500, -103.0481700). It has 5 neighbors: Lea County, Andrews County, Ector County, Loving County and Ward County.
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The largest city of Winkler County is Kermit with a population of 6,367. Other cities include and Wink population 1,014. See all Winkler County cities & populated places.
Winkler County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winkler County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Kermit | 6,367 | City in Texas, United States |
| Wink | 1,014 | City in Winkler County, Texas, United States |
Official website of Winkler County
Official Website- Kermit
Demographics
The population of Winkler County increased by 9.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,110 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,165 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,371 | 2.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,635 | 3.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,819 | 2.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,027 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,915 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,605 | -4.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,778 | 2.22% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,010 | 2.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,887 | -1.56% | estimation process |
People born in Winkler County (1)
American actor Kovar McClure was born in Winkler County
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