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Ward County, TX
7 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Ward County, Texas.
Population
11,144
Land area
836sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Ward County
Ward County at a glance
- Ward County is 88% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,952, 16% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,700 (47% below Texas) and median rent is $1,118 a month.
- Its largest cities are Monahans (7,452), Southwest Sandhill (1,143) and Wickett (699).
Local data for Ward County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ward County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,952
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$150,700
Prices +14.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,118/mo
Homeownership
78.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,803), German Americans (462), Irish Americans (438).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$85,832
6,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,133
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.7M
FY 2026, $4,098 per person
PPP loans
$41.8M
284 loans, 3,530 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ward County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ward County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
197
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 28°F
13.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ward County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
26.0%
U.S. 11.1% +14.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ward County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ward County, TX?
- Monahans is the largest city or town in Ward County, with about 7,452 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ward County?
- Ward County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79719, 79742, 79756, 79777, 79788.
- What is the population of Ward County, TX?
- About 11,144 people live in Ward County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ward County?
- Ward County borders Ector County, Pecos County, Reeves County, Winkler County, Crane County, Loving County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023