Winnie is a very small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Texas. With a population of 3,162 people and two associated neighborhoods, Winnie is the 501st largest community in Texas.Unlike some towns, Winnie isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Winnie are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Winnie is a town of service providers, construction workers and builders, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Winnie who work in law enforcement and fire fighting (20.63%), office and administrative support (12.61%), and teaching (10.17%). There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Winnie, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community. Winnie is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. As is often the case in a small town, Winnie doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The rate of college-level education in Winnie is quite a bit lower than the national average among all cities of 21.84%: just 12.36% of people here over 25 have a bachelor's degree or an advanced degree. The per capita income in Winnie in 2022 was $25,394, which is lower middle income relative to Texas, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $101,576 for a family of four. However, Winnie contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Winnie is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Winnie home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Winnie residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Winnie include Irish, English, German, European, and Dutch. The most common language spoken in Winnie is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Polish.
