Total Population
11,626
Population
Growth Rate
-0.02%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
80.700
Welcome to 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
Ward County
Population
Housing & Income
Households
4,231
Total Housing Units
5,207
Owner Occupied
3,076
Renter Occupied
1,155
Vacant
976
Median Home Value
$129,642
Average Home Value
$169,295
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.36%
Income Projection
Median Household
$63,409 $72,761
Average Household
$82,325 $91,936
Per Capita
$29,982 $33,685
Workforce
Total Businesses
473
Total Employed
4,312
Workers 16+
5,086
2023 Construction Businesses
Businesses
38
Employed
814
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
64
Employed
676
2023 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
64
Employed
514
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
444
2023 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
44
Employed
341
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
52
Employed
273
Some
High School
780
Graduated
High School
2,593
Associates
Degree
567
Bachelor's
Degree
793
Graduate
Degree
197
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
3,776
Non-Resident Commuters
1,266
Drive Alone
4,329
Carpooled
565
Public
1
Work At Home
66