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Monahans

Texas · 7,836 residents · 28.92 sq mi
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Monahans has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $102,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,836
+15%since 2000
from 6,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
271 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 236 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
−1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K8K8K1990201020202024Monahans
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,155
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,349 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,196
+86%since 2000
from $14,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,600
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
30.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(3,417)
Black4.9%(335)
Hispanic / Latino43.7%(2,978)
Asian0.4%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.4%(4,665)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(2,783)
Black4.8%(374)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(4,412)
Asian0.7%(54)
Other0.7%(58)
Diversity Score67%(5,253)
Diversity Score
67
−2%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monahans, Texas?

Monahans, Texas has about 7,836 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monahans, Texas?

The typical household in Monahans, Texas earns about $71,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monahans, Texas expensive?

In Monahans, Texas, the median home is worth about $102,600, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Monahans, Texas?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Monahans, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monahans, Texas?

About 13.0% of people in Monahans, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monahans, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Monahans, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 265 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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