Windthorst, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Windthorst, Texas had a total population of 537, the 1249th largest town in Texas, with a median household income of $65,179, which is 17% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.0%.
Windthorst Quick Facts
How Windthorst Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 308 | 537 | +74.4% |
| Median household income | $64,356 | $65,179 | No clear change (+1.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $125,286 | $206,300 | No clear change (+64.7%) |
How Windthorst Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 54.4%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 44.7%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 14.0%
- HS Diploma: 43.4%
- Some College: 28.0%
- Associate's: 0.6%
- Bachelor's: 7.4%
- Graduate+: 6.6%
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Cities Similar to Windthorst
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Placedo | 539 | N/A | $45,900 | 0.0% | 24.1% |
| Sandy Hollow-Escondidas | 539 | N/A | N/A | 36.0% | 82.2% |
| Lyons | 528 | N/A | $210,400 | 59.4% | 0.0% |
| Miami | 523 | $65,000 | $122,500 | 20.7% | 7.3% |
| Los Angeles | 553 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 9.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 537, Windthorst'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
Windthorst is a small community located in Texas, within Clay County. The total population is 537. It ranks as the 1249th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Windthorst is 35.6 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years. 16.4% 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 Windthorst is $65,179. This is 17% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $206,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Windthorst is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 44.7%.
Education
14.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Windthorst, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Windthorst, Texas?
Windthorst, Texas has a population of 537 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Windthorst, TX?
The median household income in Windthorst is $65,179, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Windthorst, TX?
The poverty rate in Windthorst is 11.0%. This means approximately 59 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Windthorst, Texas?
Windthorst's population is 54.4% White, 0.0% Black, 44.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Windthorst, TX?
The median home value in Windthorst is $206,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x.
How educated is Windthorst, Texas?
14.0% of adults (25+) in Windthorst hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.