Winnie, Texas
Encyclopedia
Winnie is a census-designated place
(CDP) in Chambers County, Texas
, United States
. The population was 2,914 at the 2000 census.
, the CDP has a total area of 4 square miles (10.4 km²), all of it land.
, would lead to a population growth. The East Chambers County Consolidated School District was established in 1931.
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.
of 2000, there were 2,914 people, 1,039 households, and 735 families residing in the CDP. The population density
was 732.9 people per square mile (282.7/km²). There were 1,160 housing units at an average density of 291.8 per square mile (112.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.27% White, 5.32% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 5.56% from other races
, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or (latin)(U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 10.12% of the population.
There were 1,039 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples
living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the CDP the population was 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,314, and the median income for a family was $33,816. Males had a median income of $31,083 versus $17,708 for females. The per capita income
for the CDP was $13,779. About 10.7% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those aged 65 or over.
East Chambers Independent School District
serves Winnie.
The Juanita Hargraves Memorial Branch Library in the Chambers County Library System is in Winnie.
, a general aviation
airport in unincorporated Chambers County, serves Winnie and Stowell
.
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
(CDP) in Chambers County, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 2,914 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Winnie is located at 29°49′8"N 94°23′0"W (29.818891, -94.383462). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the CDP has a total area of 4 square miles (10.4 km²), all of it land.
Historical development
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 10Interstate 10
Interstate 10 is the fourth-longest Interstate Highway in the United States, after I-90, I-80, and I-40. It is the southernmost east–west, coast-to-coast Interstate Highway, although I-4 and I-8 are further south. It stretches from the Pacific Ocean at State Route 1 in Santa Monica,...
, would lead to a population growth. The East Chambers County Consolidated School District was established in 1931.
Cultural events
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
Flea market
A flea market or swap meet is a type of bazaar where inexpensive or secondhand goods are sold or bartered. It may be indoors, such as in a warehouse or school gymnasium; or it may be outdoors, such as in a field or under a tent...
entitled Larry's Old Time Trade Days. This is a cultural attraction for much of Southeast Texas.
Area attractions
Winnie Cumulus Broadcasting Tower, a 609.6 metres tall guyed TV mast at 29 56 09.8 N, 94 30 39.4 W, which is one of the world's tallest structures.2000 Census data
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,914 people, 1,039 households, and 735 families residing in the CDP. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 732.9 people per square mile (282.7/km²). There were 1,160 housing units at an average density of 291.8 per square mile (112.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 87.27% White, 5.32% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 5.56% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or (latin)(U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 10.12% of the population.
There were 1,039 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.16.
In the CDP the population was 27.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 101.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.2 males. The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,314, and the median income for a family was $33,816. Males had a median income of $31,083 versus $17,708 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the CDP was $13,779. About 10.7% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.0% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those aged 65 or over.
Education
East Chambers Independent School District
East Chambers Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Winnie in unincorporated Chambers County, Texas . The school colors are green and gold, and the mascot is the buccaneer....
serves Winnie.
The Juanita Hargraves Memorial Branch Library in the Chambers County Library System is in Winnie.
Transportation
Chambers County-Winnie Stowell AirportChambers County-Winnie Stowell Airport
Chambers County-Winnie Stowell Airport is a county-owned public-use airport located in Chambers County, Texas, United States. The airport is named after the unincorporated communities of Winnie and Stowell, both located east of the airport...
, a general aviation
General aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
airport in unincorporated Chambers County, serves Winnie and Stowell
Stowell, Texas
Stowell is a census-designated place in Chambers County, Texas, United States The population was 1,572 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Stowell is located at ....
.