Ward County
Origin of the Name
Ward County was named after Thomas William Ward, who served as a commissioner for the General Land Office of Texas and was also the mayor of Austin, Texas.
Ward County
County Details
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County Seat Monahans
Established 1887
Population 11,644
Median Age 34.5
Land Area 835.6 sq mi
Water Area 0.24 sq mi
Total Area 835.84 sq mi
Percent Urban 78.68%
Percent Rural 21.32%
Latitude, Longitude 31.5396° N, 103.1279° W