Ward County GIS Maps
Ward County, Texas, has 11,644 residents across 14,670 parcels and covers 835.6 square miles. The population grew 9.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Ward County is 48475.
Monahans is the county's largest population center. Ward County also includes 5 zip codes, 3 public school districts and 11 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Ward County Trends
- Population
- 11,644▴
- Median Home Value
- $138,800▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 5,257▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Ward County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Ward County Parcels
Ward County has 14,670 mapped parcels. The median lot size is 2.71 acres. 5,021 parcels are 10 acres or larger. The records carry 7,550 distinct owner names. About 17% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Texas. Owner names, mailing addresses, site addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Ward County Parcel viewer here.
Ward County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 14,673 | 100% |
| Owner name | 14,507 | 98.9% |
| Owner mailing address | 14,673 | 100% |
| Site address | 14,673 | 100% |
| Land use code | 14,507 | 98.9% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 14,673 | 100% |
| Land value | 14,673 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 14,673 | 100% |
| Acreage | 14,673 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 14,670 | 99.9% |
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Field coverage measured across all Ward County parcel records.
Ward County Population
Ward County had 11,644 residents in 2020. That was 9.3% higher than in 2010. Ward County added 735 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 14 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Monahans, Grandfalls and Wickett.
Population Trend in Ward County TX
Ward County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Ward County Zip Codes
Ward County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Monahans (79756), Grandfalls (79742) and Wickett (79788). Monahans is the largest zip by population, with about 10,318 residents or 89% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 96% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Ward County TX
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79756 | Monahans | 10,318 | ▴ 13.8% |
| 79742 | Grandfalls | 457 | ▾ -6.7% |
| 79788 | Wickett | 438 | ▾ -13.4% |
| 79719 | Barstow | 300 | ▾ -24.4% |
| 79777 | Pyote | 105 | ▾ -38.2% |
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Ward County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Ward County Demographics
Ward County has a median age of 34.9, which makes the county a little younger than Texas overall. About 29.1% of residents are under 18, while 13.8% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 33.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 10.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 33.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Ward County TX
Median Age
34.9
Under 18
29.1%
Age 65+
13.8%
Bachelor's+
10.7%
Ward County School Districts
Ward County is served by 3 public school districts with 5,257 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent, Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent and Grandfalls-Royalty Independent. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Ward County TX
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecos-Barstow-Toyah Independent School District | 2,919 | 55.5% | ▴ 1.3% |
| Monahans-Wickett-Pyote Independent School District | 2,181 | 41.5% | ▾ -0.9% |
| Grandfalls-Royalty Independent School District | 157 | 3% | ▴ 13.8% |
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Ward County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Ward County Housing & Real Estate
Ward County has a median home value of $138,800 and a median gross rent of $939. About 78% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Texas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $322,000 and homes spent about 70 days on the market.
Ward County Housing Mix
Ward County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Ward County Housing Trends
Ward County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Ward County, TX
Ward County has 582 business listings across 230 categories. The largest categories in Ward County business listings are Rv Park (26, 4.5%), Gas Stations (21, 3.6%), and Convenience Stores (18, 3.1%). The full Ward County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Ward County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Ward County, TX
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rv Park | 26 | 4.5% |
| Gas Stations | 21 | 3.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 18 | 3.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 17 | 2.9% |
| Public And Government Association | 10 | 1.7% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 9 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 9 | 1.5% |
| Hotels | 9 | 1.5% |
| Industrial Equipment | 8 | 1.4% |
| Fast Food | 8 | 1.4% |
Ward County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Monahans Sports Complex | Active Life | Monahans |
| Slickman Welding Apparel | Advertising Agency | Monahans |
| Water Improvement District | Agricultural Cooperatives | Grandfalls |
| Village Farms | Agriculture | Monahans |
| Roy Hurd Memorial Airport | Airport | Monahans |
| Cindy's Restaurant | American Restaurants | Monahans |
| Vintage Finds Antique Store | Antique Store | Monahans |
| Mr. Noodle | Asian Restaurant | Monahans |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Monahans |
| Thomas E. Bell Football Field | Attractions And Activities | Monahans |
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Ward County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Ward County Basemaps
Ward County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Ward County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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