Population 9,110 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Monahans: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Monahans
Household size in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.19 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Monahans run a little small, averaging 2.56 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.74, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Monahans is young: half of its residents are under 34.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 35.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Monahans than nationally: 14.2%, against 11.6%. Monahans has a higher share of single-parent households than most Texas cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Monahans
Renters in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Monahans is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 68.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Monahans: 15.3% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Monahans run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 39 have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $545 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $941 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,122 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$577 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Monahans pays $1,122 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $577 a month since 2006–10, up 106%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Monahans
Bachelor's degrees in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Monahans: 13.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.6 points, as it has nationally. Monahans has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Texas cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.5% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 79.3% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Monahans never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.4 points, as it has nationally. Monahans has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Monahans
| Period | Monahans | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Monahans has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Monahans compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monahans | 2.56 | 34.2 | 14.2% | 23.0% | 15.3% | 1972 | $1,122 | 13.2% | 77.8% | 3.0% |
| Thorntonville | 2.46 | 37.9 | 15.4% | 16.8% | 9.2% | 1978 | $1,388 | 9.0% | 78.9% | 2.8% |
| Wickett | 2.49 | 37.6 | 13.6% | 17.2% | 9.2% | 1979 | $1,352 | 7.9% | 77.9% | 3.1% |
| Pyote | 2.33 | 43.1 | 13.3% | 12.3% | 19.8% | 1966 | $1,372 | 12.1% | 82.4% | 0.9% |
| Penwell | 3.21 | 33.3 | 6.7% | 19.6% | 6.2% | 1995 | $1,041 | 22.3% | 74.7% | 7.4% |
| Barstow | 2.26 | 44.6 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 22.8% | 1964 | $1,303 | 12.2% | 81.2% | 0.2% |
| Pecos | 2.78 | 31.8 | 19.9% | 28.5% | 16.9% | 1977 | $1,039 | 9.3% | 72.5% | 2.9% |
| Midkiff | 2.42 | 41.0 | 8.2% | 21.1% | 15.1% | 1980 | $698 | 14.5% | 77.6% | 4.6% |
| Stiles | 1.63 | 43.6 | 8.5% | 53.3% | 28.7% | 1979 | $694 | 12.8% | 78.1% | 2.1% |
| St. Lawrence | 2.27 | 36.8 | 8.0% | 45.5% | 14.6% | 1986 | $660 | 29.4% | 87.7% | 0.1% |
| Water Valley | 2.61 | 35.5 | 4.7% | 4.0% | 8.4% | 2004 | $1,241 | 32.4% | 91.5% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Lanoka Harbor, NJ · Lacombe, LA · Ladue, MO · Lago Vista, TX · Lagrange, IN · Lake Alfred, FL · Lake Arbor, MD · Lake Bluff, IL · Lampasas, TX · Landenberg, PA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Monahans. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.