Winkelman, Arizona Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 191, Winkelman's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Winkelman is a small community located in Arizona, within Pinal County. The total population is 191. It ranks as the 357th most populous out of 441 Census-designated places in Arizona.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winkelman is 63.4 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. 16.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winkelman is $40,333. This is 50% lower than the state median of $79,964. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 48.7%. This is 290% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Winkelman, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $65,000. Housing costs are 84% lower than the state median of $394,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Winkelman is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% higher than the state average of 67.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winkelman is Hispanic or Latino, making up 72.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 27.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (72.3% vs 31.4%).

Education

10.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 69% lower than the state rate of 33.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winkelman, Arizona is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arizona state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 441 Census-designated places in Arizona. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.