Total Population
11,191
Population
Growth Rate
-0.41%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
81.000
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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
4,180
Total Housing Units
5,162
Owner Occupied
3,134
Renter Occupied
1,046
Vacant
982
Median Home Value
$163,949
Average Home Value
$232,264
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.66%
Income Projection
Median Household
$77,003 $83,231
Average Household
$99,438 $106,390
Per Capita
$37,256 $40,444
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
488
Total Employed
4,390
Workers 16+
5,120
2026 Construction Businesses
Businesses
40
Employed
770
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
71
Employed
665
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
62
Employed
548
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
470
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
41
Employed
393
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
53
Employed
359
Some
High School
825
Graduated
High School
2,442
Associates
Degree
461
Bachelor's
Degree
730
Graduate
Degree
293
Average Commute Time
22 min.
Resident Commuters
3,571
Non-Resident Commuters
1,540
Drive Alone
4,270
Carpooled
691
Public
0
Work At Home
69
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09