Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Wink, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,373

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.7%1,067

Hispanic/Latino

17.8%245

Asian

2.3%31

Two or More

1.6%22

Black

0.6%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%36

High School Diploma

34.1%293

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%50

Some College (1+ yr)

24.2%208

Associate's Degree

5.6%48

Bachelor's Degree

19.7%169

Master's Degree

0.9%8

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

20.6%

Graduate+

0.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$121,900

Median Renti

$678

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.7%451

Renter-Occupied

9.3%46

Total Units

532

Homeownership

90.7%

Vacancy Rate

6.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2010–2019

12.4%66

2000–2009

3%16

1990–1999

3.8%20

1980–1989

14.7%78

1970–1979

14.1%75

1960–1969

26.9%143

1950–1959

17.3%92

1940–1949

6.2%33

1939 or earlier

1.7%9

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.3%265

Utility Gas

42.5%211

Solar

1.8%9

No Fuel

1.4%7

Bottled/LP Gas

1%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,472

Mean Household Incomei

$111,538

Per Capita Incomei

$41,367

Poverty Ratei

13%

Unemploymenti

2.8%

Labor Forcei

676

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$459/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing24 homes96% occupied$459/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $103,472/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

61%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

17%

Low income$52K–$83K/yr

18%

Moderate / aboveOver $83K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

83% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39% of subsidized households are minority

7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

543.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

657

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

27(3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96%Insured

4%Uninsured