Wink, TX Demographics

A map of Wink's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,067	554	77.7%	60.5%
Hispanic	245	336	17.8%	36.7%
Asian	31	0	2.3%	0.0%
Multiracial	22	15	1.6%	1.6%
Black	8	7	0.6%	0.8%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Wink, Texas has an estimated population of 1,373, a dramatic increase from the 915 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 17.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wink, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wink has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wink, that probability was 49.8% in 2020 and 36.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wink is ranked the 888th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Wink was ranked the 1020th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wink's White Population

1,067 residents of Wink, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wink is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Wink ranks 792nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wink's White population has grown by an estimated 92.6%. White residents' share of Wink's population has increased from 60.5% to 77.7%.

Wink is more White than neighboring Kermit (19.7% White), Monahans (31.2% White), Pyote (76.5% White), Wickett (38.2% White), and Thorntonville (50.5% White).

Wink's Black Population

8 residents of Wink, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wink is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Wink ranks 1092nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wink's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Black residents' share of Wink's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Wink is more Black than neighboring Pyote (0% Black), and Thorntonville (0% Black). Wink is less Black than neighboring Kermit (4.5% Black), Monahans (6.8% Black), and Wickett (4.4% Black).

Wink's Asian Population

31 residents of Wink, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wink is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Wink ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wink's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 31. Asian residents' share of Wink's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.3%.

Wink is more Asian than neighboring Kermit (0.2% Asian), Monahans (1.1% Asian), Pyote (0% Asian), Wickett (0% Asian), and Thorntonville (0% Asian).

Wink's Hispanic Population

245 residents of Wink, or 17.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wink is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Wink ranks 799th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wink's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Wink's population has decreased from 36.7% to 17.8%.

Wink is less Hispanic than neighboring Kermit (74.2% Hispanic), Monahans (60% Hispanic), Pyote (23.5% Hispanic), Wickett (56.1% Hispanic), and Thorntonville (48.6% Hispanic).

Wink's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wink, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wink is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Wink ranks 1298th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wink's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wink's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wink is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kermit (1.1% Native American/Other), and Monahans (0.4% Native American/Other).

Wink's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Wink, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wink is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Wink ranks 1315th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wink's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Wink's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Wink is more Multiracial than neighboring Kermit (0.3% Multiracial), Monahans (0.4% Multiracial), Pyote (0% Multiracial), Wickett (1.3% Multiracial), and Thorntonville (1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.