Winkelman: Demographics & People
Winkelman's population stands at 191 people, in 106 households. Population shrank 15.5% from 226 (2022) to 191 (2024). Median age 63.4 years. (23.0y older than Pinal County; 27.7y older than Arizona). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 72% Hispanic or Latino and 28% White (non-Hispanic). The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.49). 56% of households are family-led. County is gaining 1,202 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 34% adult obesity, 18% smoke.
- 1.8 people per household (vs Arizona avg 2.6).
- 44% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Arizona 37%).
- 158 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Arizona 68).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 15.5% from 226 (2022) to 191 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~162 (extrapolated at -7.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 128.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 53,272 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -15.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 226 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 191 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 191 people (vs Arizona 252,833) |
| Population Estimate | 128 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 63.4y is 24.5 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 63.4 years (vs Arizona 35.7y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 18.3% |
| Age Summary · Character | retirement community |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 191 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 35 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 14.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 60.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 82 |
| Population under 18 | 35 |
| Median age | 63.4 years (vs Arizona 35.7y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 191 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.49 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 104 |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 144 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 48.7% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 58.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 72.3% (vs Arizona 28.8%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 27.7% (vs Arizona 51.0%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 141 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 50 |
| Share born in this state | 73.8% |
| Share born in another state | 26.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 26.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1,678 |
Households & Family Composition
106 households. Averaging 2.3 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 56% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 52 families, 0% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 52 |
| Average household size | 2.31 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.9% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 35 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 5 |
| Family households | 59 households (vs Arizona 64,641) |
| Households that are families | 55.7% (vs Arizona 63.2%) |
| Total households | 106 households (vs Arizona 96,363) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 2.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 1,202 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 2.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 46,049 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 44,847 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 1,202 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 21 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.4% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 401 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 04007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 04 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 007 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Gila |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 37.4% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 32.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 42.60 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 04007 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Gila County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Micropolitan |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,688 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 04007 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Gila County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 71.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 62.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 54.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 54,018 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 3.80 |
| Family Score · Schools | 4 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 18.3% |
| Family Score · Rating | fair |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 191, shrinking, retirement community, working-class, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 191 people (vs Arizona 252,833) |
| Town Summary · County | Gila County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade