Ward County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48475 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,144 | — | #2,407 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,952 | -12.2% | #1,548 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 34.5 years | -11.3% | #3,004 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $150,700 | -46.5% | #2,242 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,118 | -3.9% | #676 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | +18.4% | #1,932 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ward County has a population of 11,144, making it the #2,407 most populous county in the US. The median age is 34.5 years, which is 11.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Ward County is $65,952, ranking #1,548 out of 3,222 counties — 12.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Ward County is $150,700 (-46.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,118/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.
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81.1% of residents in Ward County have health insurance coverage, which is 11.6% below the national rate.
About Ward County, Texas
Ward County, Texas has a total population of 11,144, making it the 2,407th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ward County is 34.5 years, which is 11.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ward County is $65,952, which ranks #1,548 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Ward County is $150,700, 46.5% below the national median. Renters in Ward County pay a median gross rent of $1,118 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ward County, 12.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.3 min.
Ward County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 56.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (5.0%).
All data for Ward County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.