Total Population
10,991
Population
Growth Rate
-0.35%
Median Age
37
Diversity Index
80.900
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
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
4,109
Total Housing Units
5,063
Owner Occupied
3,091
Renter Occupied
1,018
Vacant
954
Median Home Value
$155,339
Average Home Value
$223,858
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
1.40%
Income Projection
Median Household
$69,900 $75,597
Average Household
$92,482 $97,408
Per Capita
$34,595 $37,089
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30
Workforce
Total Businesses
488
Total Employed
4,518
Workers 16+
5,074
2025 Construction Businesses
Businesses
39
Employed
747
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
70
Employed
666
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
63
Employed
568
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
505
2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
42
Employed
378
2025 Public Administration
Businesses
52
Employed
351
Some
High School
630
Graduated
High School
2,762
Associates
Degree
499
Bachelor's
Degree
621
Graduate
Degree
231
Average Commute Time
21 min.
Resident Commuters
3,658
Non-Resident Commuters
1,414
Drive Alone
4,344
Carpooled
612
Public
1
Work At Home
60
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-30