Ward County, Texas Demographics 2026
Ward County, Texas has a population of 11,255, the 159th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $71,719 and the median home value is $138,800. The poverty rate is 14.6%.
Ward County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Ward County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans | 7,536 | $70,820 | 16.9% | $159,000 |
| Southwest Sandhill | 1,174 | $71,618 | 7.2% | $117,800 |
| Thorntonville | 678 | $59,563 | 17.0% | $203,300 |
| Wickett | 644 | $76,250 | 4.5% | $88,100 |
| Grandfalls | 322 | $56,000 | 18.3% | N/A |
| Barstow | 193 | $53,182 | 16.6% | $99,300 |
| Pyote | 96 | N/A | 26.0% | $191,700 |
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Population Overview
Ward County is located in Texas with a total population of 11,255. It is the 159th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ward County is 34.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 29.1% of the population under 18, Ward County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ward County is $71,719. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.6%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $138,800. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Ward County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Ward County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.5%. The Black or African American population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
10.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ward County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Ward County, Texas?
Ward County has a population of 11,255, making it the 159th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Ward County?
The median household income in Ward County is $71,719 with a poverty rate of 14.6%.
How many cities are in Ward County, Texas?
Ward County contains 7 Census-designated places.