Ward County, Texas
Ward County: county in Texas, United States
About
Ward County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,658 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,097 inhabitants. Its county seat is Monahans. The county was created 139 years ago in 1886.
County Snapshot
Ward County at a glance
Ward County currently has 6 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
6
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Texas counties
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MonahansPopulation 7,857
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Quick Facts about Ward County
| Population | 12,097 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Different from | Ward County |
| Area | 2165 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.5095,-103.1024 |
| Named for | Thomas W. Ward |
| Capital | Monahans |
| Establishment | January 01, 1887 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:00:19 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 6 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.9% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Ward County is located at 31°30'34"N 103°6'9"W (31.5094700, -103.1024300). It has 6 neighbors: Crane County, Ector County, Loving County, Pecos County, Reeves County and Winkler County.
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The largest city of Ward County is Monahans with a population of 7,857. Other cities include, Thorntonville population 558, Wickett population 558, Grandfalls population 403 and Barstow population 400. See all Ward County cities & populated places.
Ward County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ward County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Monahans | 7,857 | City in Texas, USA |
| 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 |
Official website of Ward County
Official Website- Monahans
Demographics
The population of Ward County increased by 11.9% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,658 | - | census |
| 2011 | 10,671 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 10,823 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,205 | 3.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,571 | 3.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,631 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,571 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,383 | -1.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,709 | 2.78% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,998 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,097 | 0.82% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Ward County, North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 68,466 people.
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|---|---|---|
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