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
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Population
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
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Ward County | 10,909 | 10,658 | 11,143 | 10,715 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Age
Population | 2024 |
---|---|
0-4 | 756 |
5-9 | 798 |
10-14 | 838 |
15-19 | 832 |
20-24 | 741 |
25-29 | 604 |
30-34 | 753 |
35-39 | 806 |
40-44 | 821 |
45-49 | 620 |
50-54 | 611 |
55-59 | 656 |
60-64 | 666 |
65-69 | 575 |
70-74 | 368 |
75-79 | 300 |
80-84 | 200 |
85+ | 198 |
18+ | 8,223 |
Median Age | 37 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Population by Race
Ward County | 2024 |
---|---|
Total | 11,143.00 |
White Alone | 54.54% |
Black Alone | 3.94% |
American Indian Alone | 1.17% |
Asian Alone | 0.92% |
Pacific Islander Alone | 0.02% |
Some Other Race | 18.96% |
Two or More Races | 20.46% |
Hispanic Origin | 57.22% |
Diversity Index | 80.80 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Growth Rate
Ward County | 2024 - 2029 |
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Population | -0.78% |
Households | -0.38% |
Families | -0.49% |
Median Household Income | 2% |
Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing
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Households
Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2024 | 2029 |
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Households | 3,964 | 3,995 | 4,107 | 4,030 |
Housing Units | 4,832 | 4,694 | 5,099 | 5,097 |
Owner Occupied Units | 3,106 | 3,085 | ||
Renter Occupied Units | 1,001 | 945 | ||
Vacant Units | 992 | 1,067 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Home Value
Ward County | 2024 | 2029 |
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Median Home Value | $147,222 | $158,095 |
Average Home Value | $179,733 | $191,183 |
<$50,000 | 395 | 366 |
$50,000 - $99,999 | 699 | 651 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 486 | 452 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 485 | 454 |
$200,000 - $249,999 | 480 | 518 |
$250,000 - $299,999 | 193 | 208 |
$300,000 - $399,999 | 178 | 212 |
$400,000 - $499,999 | 66 | 79 |
$500,000 - $749,999 | 78 | 91 |
$1,000,000 + | 0 | 0 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Housing Year Built
Year Range | Houses Built |
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2010 or Later | 493 |
2000-2009 | 121 |
1990-1999 | 403 |
1980-1989 | 625 |
1970-1979 | 970 |
1960-1969 | 1,203 |
1950-1959 | 838 |
1940-1949 | 338 |
1939 or Before | 133 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Income
Ward County | 2024 | 2029 |
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Median Household | $72,476 | $78,702 |
Average Household | $89,906 | $98,971 |
Per Capita | $33,148 | $37,235 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Household Income
Ward County | 2024 |
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<$15,000 | 323 |
$15,000 - $24,999 | 249 |
$25,000 - $34,999 | 218 |
$35,000 - $49,999 | 627 |
$50,000 - $74,999 | 687 |
$75,000 - $99,999 | 624 |
$100,000 - $149,999 | 805 |
$150,000 - $199,999 | 371 |
$200,000+ | 203 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Commute
Category | Commuters |
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Workers 16+ | 5,042 |
In-County Residents | 3,594 |
Out-of-County Residents | 1,422 |
Drive Alone | 4,249 |
Carpooled | 647 |
Public Transport | 1 |
Work at Home | 64 |
Motorcycle | 0 |
Bicycle | 0 |
Walked | 75 |
Other | 6 |
Less than 5 minutes | 309 |
5-9 minutes | 1,015 |
10-14 minutes | 1,221 |
15-19 minutes | 431 |
20-24 minutes | 406 |
25-29 minutes | 84 |
30-34 minutes | 498 |
35-39 minutes | 28 |
40-44 minutes | 85 |
45-59 minutes | 588 |
60-89 minutes | 218 |
90+ minutes | 95 |
Average Travel Time | 21 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Employees by NAICS
Category | Number |
---|---|
Total Employees | 4,394 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 7 |
Mining | 102 |
Utilities | 24 |
Construction | 850 |
Manufacturing | 100 |
Wholesale Trade | 141 |
Retail Trade | 663 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 127 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str | 2 |
Electronics & Appl Store | 8 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 28 |
Food & Beverage Stores | 158 |
Health/Pers Care Stores | 32 |
Gasoline Stations | 101 |
Clothing/Accessory Store | 133 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 13 |
General Merchandise Str | 61 |
Transportation/Warehouse | 268 |
Information | 75 |
Finance & Insurance | 92 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 68 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 7 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 17 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 106 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 111 |
Legal Services | 7 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 34 |
Educational Services | 446 |
HealthCare/Social Assist | 270 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 60 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 548 |
Accommodation | 164 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places | 384 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 200 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance | 25 |
Public Administration Emp | 288 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
Educational Attainment (25+)
Ward County | 2024 |
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<9th Grade | 617 |
Some High School | 612 |
GED | 261 |
Graduated High School | 2,571 |
Some College/No Degree | 1,702 |
Associates Degree | 474 |
Bachelor's Degree | 719 |
Graduate Degree | 222 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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Businesses by NAICS
Category | Number |
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Total Businesses | 480 |
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 3 |
Mining Bus | 12 |
Utilities Bus | 5 |
Construction Bus | 40 |
Manufacturing Bus | 6 |
Wholesale Trade Bus | 19 |
Retail Trade Bus | 66 |
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 9 |
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 1 |
Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 3 |
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 3 |
Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 16 |
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 5 |
Gasoline Stations Bus | 11 |
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 6 |
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 5 |
General Merchandise Str Bus | 7 |
Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 23 |
Information Bus | 11 |
Finance & Insurance Bus | 19 |
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 10 |
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 2 |
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 7 |
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 16 |
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 22 |
Legal Services Bus | 4 |
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 8 |
Educational Services Bus | 15 |
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 18 |
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 15 |
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 64 |
Accommodation Bus | 20 |
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 44 |
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 52 |
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 6 |
Public Administration Bus | 50 |
Source: ESRI, 2024-09-27
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