As of 2026 the population of Ward County is 11,191. The population is expected to shrink to 10,965 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.41%.
The median age of Ward County residents is 37.
The diversity index of Ward County is 81.0, meaning that there is a 81% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Ward County is $99,438 and projected to be $106,390 in 2031. Per capita income is $37,256, projected to be $40,444 in 2031. 2.59% of households – 290 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $885,685 and the average disposable income is $78,830.
There are 5,162 housing units in Ward County; 3,134 are owner-occupied, 1,046 are rented, and 982 are vacant. The average home value is $232,264, with 731 homes built in 2010 or later, and 156 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 488 businesses in Ward County, employing 4,390 workers and pulling from a labor force of 5,120 age 16 and above. 1,540 workers commute into Ward County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,571 residents both live and work in/around Ward County. The average travel time is 21.8 minutes. 13.41% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.36% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,270 drive alone, 691 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 90 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 69 residents work from home.
2,747 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 461 have associates degrees, 730 have bachelor’s degrees, and 293 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
