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Winnie, TX

Census-designated place in Chambers County, Texas.

Population

3,290

Land area

4sq mi

People per sq mi

832

ZIP codes

0

Winnie and its ZIP codes

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Winnie at a glance

  • Winnie is about 7.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $80,913, 3% above the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,500 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $1,417 a month.

Local data for Winnie, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Winnie, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$80,913

Poverty rate

4.4%

Median home value

$166,500

Median rent

$1,417/mo

Homeownership

51.1%

Bachelor's or higher

8.0%

Median age

27.1

Average commute

28.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (960), German Americans (211), Irish Americans (208).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chambers County. PPP loans are for Winnie.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$78,532

23,244 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$66,866

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$263M

FY 2026, $5,654 per person

Chambers County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Winnie, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone35.6%
  • Carpooled39.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked23.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.6%

Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Winnie, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

202

Countywide, mostly flash flood

Flood insurance policies

3,453

22.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 43°F

59.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Winnie, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.5%

U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

15.5%

U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

18.5%

U.S. 11.1% +7.4 pts

Cities near Winnie

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
StowellCensus-designated place2.6 mi10
HamshireCensus-designated place5 mi3
FannettCensus-designated place12 mi9.8
Taylor LandingCity15 mi1.1
NomeCity15 mi1.2
ChinaCity17 mi1.4
AnahuacCity18 mi2.1
DeversCity19 mi1.9
Oak IslandCensus-designated place21 mi1.2
Sour LakeCity22 mi2.3
Beauxart GardensCensus-designated place23 mi0.9
BeaumontCity23 mi82.1
Bevil OaksCity24 mi2
Central GardensCensus-designated place25 mi2.5
NederlandCity25 mi5.7
Pinewood EstatesCensus-designated place25 mi13.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Winnie, TX in?
Winnie is in Chambers County, Texas.
What is the population of Winnie, TX?
About 3,290 people live in Winnie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Winnie?
Nearby places include Stowell (2.6 mi), Hamshire (5 mi), Fannett (12 mi), Taylor Landing (15 mi), Nome (15 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023