Total Population
11,143
Population
Growth Rate
-0.78%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
80.800
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Ward County
“The Oasis of the Texas Desert”
- Population: 11,644; (2020 Census)
- County seat: Monahans
- Ward County, founded in 1887, was named for Thomas W. Ward, a soldier in the Texas Revolution.
American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile
Major Towns
- Monahans – County Seat
School Districts
Ward County Resources
Population
Housing & Income
Households
4,107
Total Housing Units
5,099
Owner Occupied
3,106
Renter Occupied
1,001
Vacant
992
Median Home Value
$147,222
Average Home Value
$179,733
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.35%
Income Projection
Median Household
$72,476 $78,702
Average Household
$89,906 $98,971
Per Capita
$33,148 $37,235
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Workforce
Total Businesses
480
Total Employed
4,394
Workers 16+
5,042
2024 Construction Businesses
Businesses
40
Employed
850
2024 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
66
Employed
663
2024 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
64
Employed
548
2024 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
446
2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
44
Employed
384
2024 Public Administration
Businesses
50
Employed
288
Some
High School
612
Graduated
High School
2,571
Associates
Degree
474
Bachelor's
Degree
719
Graduate
Degree
222
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
3,594
Non-Resident Commuters
1,422
Drive Alone
4,249
Carpooled
647
Public
1
Work At Home
64
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27