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Ward County, Texas
Ward County, Texas. Ward County had 11,125 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.5% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 7 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 48475.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,125
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,644 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,144
Median household income
$65,952
±$17,987 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$150,700
±$21,680 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,118
±$123 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Ward County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 11,644 residents in Ward County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,125 for July 1, 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,144 over 836 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ward County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,144 | 30,188,424 | −514 |
| Households | 4,388±157 | 10,992,816 | +410 |
| Average household size | 2.51±0.09 | 2.69 | −0.39 |
| Housing units | 5,165±18 | 12,128,515 | +335 |
Ward County's population since 2000
From 10,909 in 2000 to 11,125 in 2025: up 2.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ward County?
Ward County holds 7 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Monahans with 7,427 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Monahans | 7,836 | $70,677 |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest SandhillGEOID 4869353 | 1,666 | $74,306 |
| ThorntonvilleGEOID 4872800 | 561 | $61,141 |
| WickettGEOID 4879036 | 422 | $57,109 |
| GrandfallsGEOID 4830440 | 340 | $33,125 |
| BarstowGEOID 4805720 | 265 | not published |
| PyoteGEOID 4859996 | 72 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ward County?
The median resident of Ward County is 34.5 years old; 29.2% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 56.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.4%. 9.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ward County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5±1.4 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.2%±0.9 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5%±0.8 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 56.2% | 39.7% | +2.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.4%±0.4 pts | 39.1% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.0%±1.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.5%±2.8 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.6%±4.2 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±2.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±2.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.9%±4.4 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.1%±4.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.4%±2.3 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.6%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ward County earn?
Half of Ward County's 4,388 households earn less than $65,952 a year (±$17,987), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $77,516 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ward County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,952±$17,987 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,784±$8,835 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,097±$2,888 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9%±4.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.7%±8.7 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.1%±3.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.8%±3.4 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ward County?
Owners occupy 78.5% of Ward County's occupied homes and renters 21.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,700 by its owner (±$21,680). The median renter pays $1,118 a month including utilities, and 31.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ward County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,700±$21,680 | $283,800 | +$43,876 |
| Median gross rent | $1,118±$123 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.1%±15.4 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,649±$288 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.5%±3.9 pts | 62.6% | +7.0 pts |
| Housing units | 5,165±18 | 12,128,515 | +335 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.1%±9.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.4%±4.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 18.5%±3.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ward County building?
Builders took permits for 18 new housing units across Ward County in 2025 (0 single-family), 1.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ward County get to work?
83.4% of Ward County's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Ward County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.3%±3.3 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±1.9 pts | 5.3% | −3.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4%±4.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5%±3.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.3%±0.9 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min±2.2 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Ward County's census tracts?
Ward County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $54,028 (Tract 9503) to $89,313 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950148475950100 | 4,261±326 | $61,625 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248475950200 | 4,376±418 | $89,313 |
| Tract 950348475950300 | 2,507±402 | $54,028 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ward County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 159th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 219th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 153rd of 254 |
| Median household income | 119th of 253 |
| Median home value | 153rd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 55th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 114th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 227th of 252 |
| Median age | 208th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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