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 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward County | 10,909 | 10,658 | 11,191 | 10,965 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Age
| Population | 2026 |
|---|---|
| 0-4 | 757 |
| 5-9 | 775 |
| 10-14 | 767 |
| 15-19 | 810 |
| 20-24 | 771 |
| 25-29 | 612 |
| 30-34 | 770 |
| 35-39 | 799 |
| 40-44 | 834 |
| 45-49 | 684 |
| 50-54 | 574 |
| 55-59 | 614 |
| 60-64 | 634 |
| 65-69 | 687 |
| 70-74 | 378 |
| 75-79 | 337 |
| 80-84 | 189 |
| 85+ | 199 |
| 18+ | 8,381 |
| Median Age | 37 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Population by Race
| Ward County | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Total | 11,191.00 |
| White Alone | 53.76% |
| Black Alone | 3.99% |
| American Indian Alone | 1.04% |
| Asian Alone | 1.12% |
| Pacific Islander Alone | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 19.17% |
| Two or More Races | 20.91% |
| Hispanic Origin | 57.61% |
| Diversity Index | 81.00 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Growth Rate
| Ward County | 2026 - 2031 |
|---|---|
| Population | -0.41% |
| Households | -0.12% |
| Families | -0.26% |
| Median Household Income | 2% |
| Per Capita Income | 2% |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing
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Households
| Population | 2000 | 2010 | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 3,964 | 3,995 | 4,180 | 4,156 |
| Housing Units | 4,832 | 4,694 | 5,162 | 5,140 |
| Owner Occupied Units | 3,134 | 3,129 | ||
| Renter Occupied Units | 1,046 | 1,027 | ||
| Vacant Units | 982 | 984 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Home Value
| Ward County | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $163,949 | $174,758 |
| Average Home Value | $232,264 | $252,481 |
| <$50,000 | 335 | 322 |
| $50,000 - $99,999 | 645 | 575 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 433 | 412 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 443 | 420 |
| $200,000 - $249,999 | 373 | 364 |
| $250,000 - $299,999 | 186 | 201 |
| $300,000 - $399,999 | 324 | 360 |
| $400,000 - $499,999 | 188 | 229 |
| $500,000 - $749,999 | 116 | 136 |
| $1,000,000 + | 40 | 49 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Housing Year Built
| Year Range | Houses Built |
|---|---|
| 2010 or Later | 647 |
| 2000-2009 | 207 |
| 1990-1999 | 117 |
| 1980-1989 | 727 |
| 1970-1979 | 1,088 |
| 1960-1969 | 879 |
| 1950-1959 | 975 |
| 1940-1949 | 285 |
| 1939 or Before | 156 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Income
| Ward County | 2026 | 2031 |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household | $77,003 | $83,231 |
| Average Household | $99,438 | $106,390 |
| Per Capita | $37,256 | $40,444 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Household Income
| Ward County | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <$15,000 | 290 |
| $15,000 - $24,999 | 185 |
| $25,000 - $34,999 | 388 |
| $35,000 - $49,999 | 444 |
| $50,000 - $74,999 | 727 |
| $75,000 - $99,999 | 538 |
| $100,000 - $149,999 | 905 |
| $150,000 - $199,999 | 413 |
| $200,000+ | 290 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Commute
| Category | Commuters |
|---|---|
| Workers 16+ | 5,120 |
| In-County Residents | 3,571 |
| Out-of-County Residents | 1,540 |
| Drive Alone | 4,270 |
| Carpooled | 691 |
| Public Transport | 0 |
| Work at Home | 69 |
| Motorcycle | 1 |
| Bicycle | 12 |
| Walked | 70 |
| Other | 7 |
| Less than 5 minutes | 479 |
| 5-9 minutes | 1,257 |
| 10-14 minutes | 1,020 |
| 15-19 minutes | 255 |
| 20-24 minutes | 298 |
| 25-29 minutes | 84 |
| 30-34 minutes | 551 |
| 35-39 minutes | 15 |
| 40-44 minutes | 50 |
| 45-59 minutes | 742 |
| 60-89 minutes | 180 |
| 90+ minutes | 120 |
| Average Travel Time | 22 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Employees by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,390 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt | 11 |
| Mining | 177 |
| Utilities | 26 |
| Construction | 770 |
| Manufacturing | 115 |
| Wholesale Trade | 136 |
| Retail Trade | 665 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers | 113 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str | 2 |
| Electronics & Appl Store | 6 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip | 24 |
| Food & Beverage Stores | 165 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores | 19 |
| Gasoline Stations | 102 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store | 137 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music | 26 |
| General Merchandise Str | 71 |
| Transportation/Warehouse | 177 |
| Information | 72 |
| Finance & Insurance | 101 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn | 79 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv | 5 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other | 17 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing | 144 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv | 101 |
| Legal Services | 4 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt | 32 |
| Educational Services | 470 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist | 270 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec | 60 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs | 548 |
| Accommodation | 155 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places | 393 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin | 156 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance | 19 |
| Public Administration Emp | 359 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Educational Attainment (25+)
| Ward County | 2026 |
|---|---|
| <9th Grade | 573 |
| Some High School | 825 |
| GED | 305 |
| Graduated High School | 2,442 |
| Some College/No Degree | 1,682 |
| Associates Degree | 461 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 730 |
| Graduate Degree | 293 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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Businesses by NAICS
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Businesses | 488 |
| Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus | 3 |
| Mining Bus | 13 |
| Utilities Bus | 6 |
| Construction Bus | 40 |
| Manufacturing Bus | 6 |
| Wholesale Trade Bus | 20 |
| Retail Trade Bus | 71 |
| Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus | 9 |
| Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus | 1 |
| Electronics & Appl Store Bus | 2 |
| Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus | 2 |
| Food & Beverage Stores Bus | 17 |
| Health/Pers Care Stores Bus | 4 |
| Gasoline Stations Bus | 13 |
| Clothing/Accessory Store Bus | 7 |
| Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus | 6 |
| General Merchandise Str Bus | 10 |
| Transportation/Warehouse Bus | 20 |
| Information Bus | 11 |
| Finance & Insurance Bus | 19 |
| Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus | 11 |
| Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus | 2 |
| Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus | 6 |
| Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus | 16 |
| Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus | 20 |
| Legal Services Bus | 2 |
| Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus | 0 |
| Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus | 7 |
| Educational Services Bus | 13 |
| HealthCare/Social Assist Bus | 18 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus | 15 |
| Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus | 62 |
| Accommodation Bus | 21 |
| Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus | 41 |
| Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus | 50 |
| Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus | 5 |
| Public Administration Bus | 53 |
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
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