Welcome to Ward County

Ward County

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Ward County is 11,143. The population is expected to shrink to 10,715 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.78%.

The median age of Ward County residents is 37.

The diversity index of Ward County is 80.8, 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.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Ward County is $89,906 and projected to be $98,971 in 2029. Per capita income is $33,148, projected to be $37,235 in 2029. 1.82% of households – 203 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $805,713 and the average disposable income is $73,295.

There are 5,099 housing units in Ward County; 3,106 are owner-occupied, 1,001 are rented, and 992 are vacant. The average home value is $179,733, with 493 homes built in 2010 or later, and 133 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 480 businesses in Ward County, employing 4,394 workers and pulling from a labor force of 5,042 age 16 and above. 1,422 workers commute into Ward County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

3,594 residents both live and work in/around Ward County. The average travel time is 21.1 minutes. 8.6% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.64% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,249 drive alone, 647 carpool, and 1 take public transportation. 81 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 64 residents work from home.

2,832 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 474 have associates degrees, 719 have bachelor’s degrees, and 222 hold a graduate or professional degree.