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.
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.
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.
