Ward County, Texas Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. 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%.