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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ward County

Texas · 10,909 residents · 835.603 sq mi
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Ward County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,386. Population has fallen 17% since 1990, a loss of 2,206 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,909
−17%since 1990
from 13,115 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13 / sq mi
−17%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.0
+17%since 1990
from 30.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K13K13K1990201020202024Ward County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,386
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,270 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,393
+44%since 1990
from $9,971 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,800
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$349
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
21.9% rent
1.1
−26%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(9,946)
Black3.5%(465)
Hispanic / Latino36.6%(4,801)
Asian0%(3)
Diversity Score74.6%(9,781)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.2%(5,695)
Black4.4%(476)
Hispanic / Latino42%(4,580)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score67.3%(7,345)
67
−10%since 1990
from 75 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 63.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.5%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ward County, Texas?

Ward County, Texas has about 10,909 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ward County, Texas?

The typical household in Ward County, Texas earns about $29,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ward County, Texas expensive?

In Ward County, Texas, the median home is worth about $31,800, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Ward County, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ward County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ward County, Texas?

About 17.9% of people in Ward County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ward County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ward County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,206 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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