Ward County, TX

County

2024 Population

11,144

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

34.5

1.15% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.9%

2.53% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$65,952

8.04% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$150,700

8.57% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

Ward County, TX is home to a population of 11.1k people, from which 93.8% are citizens.

As of 2024, 9.52% of Ward County, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.06k people).

In 2024, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.05k people) in Ward County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.66k White (Hispanic) and 1.95k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.8%

2024 Citizenship

96.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.8% of Ward County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Ward County, TX was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ward County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ward County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.05k ± 39
White (Hispanic)
2.66k ± 664
Other (Hispanic)
1.95k ± 599

56.2%

Hispanic Population

6.26k people

56.2% of the people in Ward County, TX are hispanic (6.26k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Ward County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
India
354,317 ± 14,528 people
El Salvador
223,512 ± 11,564 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

Foreign-Born Population

9.52%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.06k people

7.77%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

874 people

As of 2024, 9.52% of Ward County, TX residents (1.06k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ward County, TX was 7.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ward County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
146 ± 120
Vietnam
143 ± 69
Korea
26 ± 41

Ward County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Ward County, TX.

Health

81.1% of the population of Ward County, TX has health coverage, with 47.6% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 8.79% on non-group plans, and 0.762% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ward County, TX see 11,194 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (11,194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see null patients per year, and mental health providers who see 5483 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

11,194 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ward County, TX

Primary care physicians in Ward County, TX see an average of 11,194 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (11,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ward County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Location of Health Services Facilities

Health Service Type

Health Practice Name

Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Addresses

12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.5% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.3% were men and 48.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

18.9%

Uninsured

47.6%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

8.79%

Non-Group

0.762%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ward County, TX grew by 18.6% from 16% to 18.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ward County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.66 in Ward County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ward County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 40.8% in Ward County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ward County, TX.

Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 23.3% in Ward County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ward County, TX.

Economy

The economy of Ward County, TX employs 5.24k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Ward County, TX were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (787 people), Educational Services (700 people), and Retail Trade (451 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($93,258), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($93,230), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($90,101).

Employment

Occupations

5.24k

2024 Value

± 569

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 14.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ward County, TX grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 5.16k employees to 5.24k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ward County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (680 people), Production Occupations (510 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (486 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ward County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.24k

2024 Value

± 569

1.57%

1 Year growth

± 14.9%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Ward County, TX grew at a rate of 1.57%, from 5.16k employees to 5.24k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ward County, TX, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (787 people), Educational Services (700 people), and Retail Trade (451 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ward County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Ward County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,311

Median earning men ± $11,754

$30,072

Median earning women ± $6,020

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($95,609), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($94,115), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($90,435).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($46,053), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,904), and Public Administration ($44,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

31
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
17
Accommodation and Food Services
15
Transportation and Warehousing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$125k
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$47.1k
Construction
$33.9k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ward County, TX was $150,700 in 2024, which is 0.453 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $138,800 to $150,700, a 8.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Ward County, TX is 78.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Ward County, TX have an average commute time of 21.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ward County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 15.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ward County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 7.97%.

Housing

Property

$150,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$21,680

$3,445

Median Property Taxes

±$406

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ward County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ward County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.5%

Homeownership

2024

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.5% of the housing units in Ward County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ward County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,952

Median Household Income

± $17,987

4.39k

Number of Households

± 486

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.39k households in Ward County, TX declined from $65,952 from the previous year's value of $71,719.

The following chart displays the households in Ward County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ward County, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2024 Wage GINI in Texas

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (13.5%)
Walked (1.37%)

In 2024, 83.4% of workers in Ward County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who walked to work (1.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ward County, TX have a shorter commute time (21.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.38% of the workforce in Ward County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ward County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ward County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ward County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 15.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ward County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 7.97%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ward County, TX (1.64k out of 11k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ward County, TX is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 18.7% of the children was living in poverty in Ward County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 495 in Ward County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 65.1% per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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