Winters, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 1.1x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Winters, Texas had a total population of 2,405, the 667th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $48,590, which is 38% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 19.1%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 38% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x.

Winters Quick Facts

Population 2,40590% MOE ±258

Median Household Income $48,59090% MOE ±$6,444

Median Home Value $55,10090% MOE ±$7,784

Poverty Rate 19.1%90% MOE ±8.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.7%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Median Age 34.2 years90% MOE ±6.2 years

Homeownership Rate 62.9%90% MOE ±6.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%90% MOE ±5.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.2%

Diversity Index 54/100

Population 2,405 667th of 1,795

Median Income $48,590 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 19.1% 53% higher than national

Median Home Value $55,100 bottom 10%

How Winters 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	2,858	2,405	-15.9%
Median household income	$42,159	$48,590	No clear change (+15.3%)
Median home value¹	$52,059	$55,100	No clear change (+5.8%)
Median gross rent	$753	$600	No clear change (-20.3%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Winters Compares

Median Household Income

Winters

$48,590

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Winters

$55,100

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.7%

$25K-$50K 26.4%

$50K-$100K 24.9%

$100K+ 22.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

7.7%

$15K-$20K

7.0%

$20K-$25K

6.8%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

3.2%

$40K-$45K

9.7%

$45K-$50K

6.1%

$50K-$60K

5.6%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

9.9%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

5.1%

$150K-$200K

4.4%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.9%

Renter 37.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $600/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.8%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

28.1%

55-74

14.1%

75+

7.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Winters Rankings in Texas

#667 Population of 1,795

#1218 Median Income of 1,546

#1111 Education of 1,795

#1480 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Runnels County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Ballinger	3,583	$58,870	8.3%	$109,400
Miles	1,030	$74,000	15.6%	$203,800
Rowena	199	$59,632	8.5%	$158,100
Wingate	128	$100,060	12.5%	N/A

Cities Similar to Winters

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Premont	2,428	$47,728	$89,800	7.3%	27.9%
Junction	2,475	$49,041	$151,900	20.5%	15.7%
Elmendorf	2,389	$51,691	$161,300	6.5%	30.7%
Overton	2,444	$52,279	$115,300	16.7%	17.0%
Anson	2,531	$48,104	$74,800	15.8%	28.1%

Population Overview

Winters is a small community located in Texas, within Runnels County. The total population is 2,405. It ranks as the 667th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Winters is 34.2 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.8% of the population under 18, Winters has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Winters is $48,590. This is 38% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.1%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $55,100. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Winters is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 62.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Winters is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 40.8%. The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

13.7% 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 85.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Winters, 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 Winters, Texas?

Winters, Texas has a population of 2,405 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Winters, TX?

The median household income in Winters is $48,590, which is 40% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Winters, TX?

The poverty rate in Winters is 19.1%. This means approximately 452 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Winters, Texas?

Winters's population is 54.4% White, 1.5% Black, 40.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Winters, TX?

The median home value in Winters is $55,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.1x.

How educated is Winters, Texas?

13.7% of adults (25+) in Winters hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.