Total Population
11,833
Population
Growth Rate
-0.59%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
80.600
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
4,272
Total Housing Units
5,198
Owner Occupied
3,090
Renter Occupied
1,182
Vacant
926
Median Home Value
$120,106
Average Home Value
$167,193
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.23%
Income Projection
Median Household
$73,738 $79,054
Average Household
$91,523 $102,910
Per Capita
$33,063 $36,917
Workforce
Total Businesses
502
Total Employed
4,569
Workers 16+
5,087
2022 Construction Businesses
Businesses
41
Employed
937
2022 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
69
Employed
609
2022 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
68
Employed
526
2022 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
15
Employed
390
2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
49
Employed
359
2022 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
18
Employed
321
Some
High School
783
Graduated
High School
2,626
Associates
Degree
488
Bachelor's
Degree
857
Graduate
Degree
298
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
3,782
Non-Resident Commuters
1,262
Drive Alone
4,243
Carpooled
552
Public
1
Work At Home
73