Monahans, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ward County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,536
Population
261/sq mi density
$70,820
Median Income
$36,828 per capita
$159,000
Home Value
$204,758 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
364
Violent Crime/100K
1,401 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$70,820 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,000 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
7,536
Census 2023
Population Density
261
per square mile
Land Area
28.4
square miles (73.5 km²)
Median Age
35.6 yrs
8% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 8.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 55% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
60.2%
Black
8.8%
Hispanic
55%
Asian
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 63.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 35.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
63.2%
Spanish
35.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
8.5%
Veterans
7.7%
28% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.4%
5% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
84.8%
7% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
15.2%
77% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.425
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 7,536 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 261 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 28.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 49.3% |
| Female | 50.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.2% |
| Black or African American | 8.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.0% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
Language
| English Only | 63.2% |
| Spanish | 35.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.7% |
| Disability | 12.4% |
| Health Insurance | 84.8% |
| Uninsured | 15.2% |
| Broadband Access | 85.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.425 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 6, Nonmetro / Urban 2.5K-20K, adjacent |