Monahans, Texas
Monahans: City in Texas, USA
About
Monahans is a city located in the county of Ward in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,953 and a population density of 94 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,857 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Monahans
| Population : | 7,857 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Ward County |
| Postal code : | 79756 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 432 |
| Area : | 74.25 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,621 feet / 799 meters |
| Capital city : | Monahans is capital of Ward County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:06:33 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 106 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 11.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Monahans is located at 31°35'39"N 102°53'34"W (31.5943000, -102.8926500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Monahans
Demographics
The population of Monahans increased by 11.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,953 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,965 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,062 | 1.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,309 | 3.38% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,560 | 3.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,603 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,582 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,446 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,644 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,816 | 2.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,857 | 0.52% | estimation process |
People born in Monahans (10)
People born in Monahans, including fiction writer Eileen Wilks, singer-songwriter Guy Clark, golfer Kathy Whitworth, .
List
- Danny Mason (College golf coach) he was born in 06/01/1938
- Deanna Dunagan (American actress) she was born in 25/05/1940
- Gilbert Baker (American politician) he was born in 05/09/1956
- Michael E. Thomas (Interim president of Georgia Institute of Technology) he was born in 01/01/1937
- Jim Colvin (American football player (1937-2019)) he was born in 30/11/1937
- Carter Casteel (American educator, lawyer and politician) she was born in 10/12/1942
- Donald Bratton (American politician) he was born in 07/06/1947
Post offices near Monahans
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Monahan Post Office | Monahans (TX) | 79756 |
Other cities in Ward County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ward County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Thorntonville | 558 | Town of the United States |
| Wickett | 558 | Town of the United States |
| Grandfalls | 403 | Town of the United States |
| Barstow | 400 | City in Texas, United States |
| Pyote | 134 | Ghost town |
Distance to Other Cities
Monahans distances to largest Texas cities
