As of 2025 the population of Ward County is 10,991. The population is expected to shrink to 10,798 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.35%.
The median age of Ward County residents is 37.
The diversity index of Ward County is 80.9, 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 $92,482 and projected to be $97,408 in 2030. Per capita income is $34,595, projected to be $37,089 in 2030. 1.83% of households – 201 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $704,867 and the average disposable income is $74,062.
There are 5,063 housing units in Ward County; 3,091 are owner-occupied, 1,018 are rented, and 954 are vacant. The average home value is $223,858, with 717 homes built in 2010 or later, and 139 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 488 businesses in Ward County, employing 4,518 workers and pulling from a labor force of 5,074 age 16 and above. 1,414 workers commute into Ward County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,658 residents both live and work in/around Ward County. The average travel time is 21.1 minutes. 12.14% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.73% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,344 drive alone, 612 carpool, and 1 take public transportation. 57 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 60 residents work from home.
3,052 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 499 have associates degrees, 621 have bachelor’s degrees, and 231 hold a graduate or professional degree.
