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Wink, TX
City in Winkler County, Texas.
Population
1,373
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,177
ZIP codes
0
Wink and its ZIP codes
Wink at a glance
- Wink is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $103,472 a year, 32% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $678 a month.
Local data for Wink, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wink, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$103,472
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$678/mo
Homeownership
90.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (359), Mexican Americans (172), Irish Americans (135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winkler County. PPP loans are for Wink.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$94,640
4,223 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,774
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.1M
FY 2026, $4,250 per person
How people get to work
Wink, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.1%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wink, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
199
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
11.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wink, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities near Wink
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KermitCity | 7.8 mi | 2.5 |
| MonahansCity | 8.3 mi | 28.9 |
| PyoteTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| WickettTown | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ThorntonvilleTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Southwest SandhillCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.4 |
| BarstowCity | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| Jal, NMCity | 25 mi | 4.8 |
| MentoneCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wink, TX in?
- Wink is in Winkler County, Texas.
- What is the population of Wink, TX?
- About 1,373 people live in Wink, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wink?
- Nearby places include Kermit (7.8 mi), Monahans (8.3 mi), Pyote (15 mi), Wickett (16 mi), Thorntonville (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023