Ward County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 159th-largest in Texas
The population of Ward County, Texas is 11,255 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 159th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $71,719, the median home value is $138,800, and the median age is 34.9.
The population of Ward County has grown 4.2% since 2010 (10,595 → 11,038), a +0.29% annualized rate.
11,255
Population
+0.29%
Annual growth
13
People / sq mi
$71,719
Median Income
$138,800
Median Home Value
Ward County covers 836 sq mi of land at 13.5 people per square mile.
About Ward County, TX
Ward County is a county in Texas with a population of 11,255. It ranks #159 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 34.9, younger than the national median. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
The median household income in Ward County is $71,719, near the US median of $74,580. 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $138,800, with monthly rent averaging $939. The homeownership rate of 78.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Ward County reflects 10.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 1.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.1 minutes each way.
Ward County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Ward County had a population of 10,595 in 2010 and 11,038 in 2024, a 4.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,985 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.32%.
11,038
Population (2024)
10,595
Population (2010)
11,985
Peak (2019)
0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 10,595 |
| 2011 | 10,671 |
| 2012 | 10,825 |
| 2013 | 11,206 |
| 2014 | 11,571 |
| 2015 | 11,630 |
| 2016 | 11,573 |
| 2017 | 11,377 |
| 2018 | 11,691 |
| 2019 | 11,985 |
| 2020 | 11,677 |
| 2021 | 11,084 |
| 2022 | 10,946 |
| 2023 | 10,974 |
| 2024 | 11,038 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 64.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
34.9
Median Age
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Male
13.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.9% · Seniors (65+): 13.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,719$-4,573 vs state |
| Mean household income | $99,358 |
| Per-capita income | $35,376 |
| Poverty rate | 13.1%+2.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 61.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Ward County is professional & business services, accounting for 16.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.0%
Carpool
85.6%
Public transit
1.2%
Work from home
21.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$138,800$-121,600 vs state
Median home value
$939
Median rent
78.4%
Homeownership rate
5,137
Total housing units
84.6%
Occupied
15.4%
Vacant
21.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.0%
With health insurance
93.8%
With broadband internet
11.2%
Foreign-born
6.1%
Veterans (18+)
12.4%
With a disability
62.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
81.0%
High School+
10.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ward County, Texas has a population of 11,255 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 159th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 13 people per square mile.
The population of Ward County has grown 4.2% since 2010 (10,595 → 11,038), a +0.29% annualized rate.
The median household income in Ward County, Texas is $71,719, with mean (average) household income of $99,358 and per-capita income of $35,376. 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Ward County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (64.5%), Black or African American (6.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Ward County, Texas is 34.9 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.
The median home value in Ward County is $138,800 and median monthly rent is $939. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,137 total housing units, 15.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Ward County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 16.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Ward County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.