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Winnie, Texas
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Location of Winnie, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Chambers |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Land | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,162 |
| • Density | 813.5/sq mi (315.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
77665
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| Area code(s) | 409 |
| FIPS code | 48-79792 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1350424 |
Winnie is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chambers County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,162 at the 2020 census.
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History
The town plat was filed in 1895 by the Gulf and Inter-state Railway officials. The town was named after Fox Winnie, a railroad contractor who worked for the line. The Winnie and Loan Improvement Company attempted to market small lots of land, but due to poor sales, the company was dissolved in 1911. In 1941 an oilfield was discovered nearby, leading the way for the oil businessman Glenn H. McCarthy to establish a gas plant just east of the town. This development, along with the construction of Interstate 10, would lead to population growth. The East Chambers County Consolidated School District was established in 1931.
Geography
Winnie is located at 29°49′8″N 94°23′0″W / 29.81889°N 94.38333°W (29.818891, -94.383462). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 4.0 square miles (10 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 3,162 | — | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,912 | 60.47% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 102 | 3.23% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 0.19% |
| Asian (NH) | 14 | 0.44% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 17 | 0.54% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 109 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,002 | 31.69% |
| Total | 3,162 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 3,162 people, 926 households, and 598 families residing in the CDP.
Arts and culture
Winnie is the host of the Texas Rice Festival (TRF), which occurs during the first weekend of October annually. During the TRF, the farmers of Southeast Texas are appreciated, and there are live bands, singers, and a Beauty Pageant that takes place during this time. It starts on the Wednesday before the first weekend of October by a cook-off festival.
During the first weekend of every month, there is a flea market entitled Larry's Old Time Trade Days. This is a cultural attraction for much of Southeast Texas.
Area attractions
Winnie Cumulus Broadcasting Tower, a 2,000 feet (609.6 m) tall guyed TV mast at 29°56′09.8″N 94°30′39.4″W / 29.936056°N 94.510944°W, which is one of the world's tallest structures.
Education
East Chambers Independent School District serves Winnie. The Juanita Hargraves Memorial Branch Library in Winnie is a branch of the Chambers County Library System.
Residents of East Chambers ISD are zoned to Lee College.
Transportation
Chambers County-Winnie Stowell Airport, a general aviation airport in unincorporated Chambers County, serves Winnie and Stowell.
See also
In Spanish: Winnie (Texas) para niños
