City · Texas
Old River-Winfree, Texas
Old River-Winfree, city, mostly in Chambers County (93.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Liberty County, Texas. Old River-Winfree had 1,495 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 12.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,315 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,448 (±786). GEOID 4853824.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,495
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,315 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,448 ±786
Median household income
$72,188
±$29,574 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$124,700
±$91,024 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,430
±$680 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Old River-Winfree and what county is it in?
Old River-Winfree is a city mostly in Chambers County (93.8% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Liberty County, Texas. It covers 1.6 square miles of land, 840 residents per square mile in 2020.
Old River-Winfree is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers County | 1,233 | 93.8% |
| Liberty County | 82 | 6.2% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Old River-Winfree, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,495 people lived in Old River-Winfree on July 1, 2025, up 12.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,315 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,448 (±786).
| Measure | Old River-Winfree | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,448 ±786 | 51,498 | no clear change |
| Households | 631 ±187 | 17,229 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.88 ±0.78 | 2.97 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 685 ±189 | 18,937 | no clear change |
Old River-Winfree's population since 2000
From 1,364 in 2000 to 1,495 in 2025: up 9.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Old River-Winfree as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Old River-Winfree?
The median resident of Old River-Winfree is 31.1 years old; 31.9% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.9%.
| Measure | Old River-Winfree | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.1 ±4.6 | 35.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.9% ±8.5 pts | 27.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.2% ±5.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±7.7 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.9% ±14.8 pts | 26.5% | +32.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.3% ±15.0 pts | 61.5% | −31.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±7.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.8% ±8.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.3% ±15.0 pts | 20.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±4.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±5.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.1% ±5.3 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.1% ±7.9 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.4% ±4.8 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.1% ±13.1 pts | 84.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Old River-Winfree earn?
Half of Old River-Winfree's 631 households earn less than $72,188 a year (±$29,574), against $109,804 in Chambers County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $66,663 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Old River-Winfree | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,188 ±$29,574 | $109,804 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,546 ±$27,021 | $127,986 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,723 ±$8,763 | $42,258 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 25.8% ±14.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.7% ±26.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.0% ±11.7 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.6% ±12.6 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.9% ±13.6 pts | 90.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Old River-Winfree?
Owners occupy 83.2% of Old River-Winfree's occupied homes and renters 16.8%. The median renter pays $1,430 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Old River-Winfree | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $124,700 ±$91,024 | $329,500 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,430 ±$680 | $1,609 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.4% ±35.8 pts | 30.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,548 ±$537 | $2,317 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.2% ±9.1 pts | 81.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.8% ±9.1 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Housing units | 685 ±189 | 18,937 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.2% ±16.0 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 46.7% ±12.0 pts | 78.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 48.3% ±12.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.1% ±3.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.6% ±5.7 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8% ±4.0 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.6% ±12.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Old River-Winfree building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Old River-Winfree in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.3 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Old River-Winfree work and get to work?
70.7% of Old River-Winfree's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes.
| Measure | Old River-Winfree | Chambers County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7% ±9.0 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.5% ±6.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.7% ±18.2 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.4% ±16.7 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±3.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5% ±9.2 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min ±8.6 | 32.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Old River-Winfree?
No census tract lies mostly in Old River-Winfree; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7101Chambers County | 12,256 | $126,981 |
| Tract 7011Liberty County | 9,339 | $84,182 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Old River-Winfree) · Census block assignment files
How does Old River-Winfree compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Old River-Winfree is the 8,748th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 697th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Old River-Winfree ranks 395th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 697th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 201st | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 623rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 395th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 568th | 978 |
| Median gross rent | 230th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 123rd | 716 |
| Median age | 836th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 223rd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 292nd | 976 |
Old River-Winfree's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Old River-Winfree with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Old River-Winfree?
23 of the 57 figures for Old River-Winfree on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Old River-Winfree are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Old River-Winfree.