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Seth Ward, TX

Census-designated place in Hale County, Texas.

Population

2,205

Land area

2.3sq mi

People per sq mi

978

ZIP codes

0

Seth Ward and its ZIP codes

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Seth Ward at a glance

  • Seth Ward is about 8.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $53,990, 31% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $62,400 (78% below Texas) and median rent is $863 a month.

Housing and community stats

Seth Ward, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$53,990

Poverty rate

24.7%

Median home value

$62,400

Median rent

$863/mo

Homeownership

61.8%

Bachelor's or higher

2.8%

Median age

26.1

Average commute

17.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,197), German Americans (276), Dominican Americans (260).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hale County. PPP loans are for Seth Ward.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$51,347

10,840 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$45,037

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$165M

FY 2026, $5,063 per person

Hale County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Seth Ward, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone59.2%
  • Carpooled31.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.7%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Seth Ward, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

733

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

57

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 26°F

19.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Seth Ward, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

42.5%

U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts

Diabetes

19.5%

U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts

Smoking

18.3%

U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

38.3%

U.S. 11.1% +27.2 pts

Cities near Seth Ward

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PlainviewCity2 mi13.9
KressCity11 mi0.6
EdmonsonTown13 mi0.4
Hale CenterCity14 mi1.4
LockneyTown16 mi1.5
TuliaCity23 mi3.6
PetersburgCity25 mi0.8
OltonCity26 mi1.4
AbernathyCity26 mi3.2
FloydadaCity26 mi2
HartCity27 mi0.7
SilvertonCity28 mi1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Seth Ward, TX in?
Seth Ward is in Hale County, Texas.
What is the population of Seth Ward, TX?
About 2,205 people live in Seth Ward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Seth Ward?
Nearby places include Plainview (2 mi), Kress (11 mi), Edmonson (13 mi), Hale Center (14 mi), Lockney (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023