Monahans
City in Winkler County, Texas

Monahans is a city in Winkler County, Texas, with 7,836 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,621 ft (799 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wink, 7.0 miles NW.
- 7,836residents (2020 Census)
- 2,621 ftelevation · 799 m
- 28.9 sq miland area · 74.9 km²
- 271 / sq mipopulation density
- 79788ZIP code
About Monahans
Monahans is a city in Ward and Winkler counties in Texas, United States, that is the county seat of Ward County. A very small portion of the city extends into Winkler County. The population was 6,953 at the 2010 census. In 2020, the population was estimated at 7,836.
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Living in Monahans
- Median household income
- $70,677
- Median home value
- $160,800
- Median rent
- $1,110/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Monahans had 7,836 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,836 |
|---|---|
| Density | 271 per sq mi (105 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Monahans at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Winkler County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,836 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.92 sq mi (74.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,621 ft (799 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.6726° N, 103.0838° W |
| ZIP code | 79788 |
| Official website | cityofmonahans.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4848936 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Monahans
- Wink7.0 mi NW
- Wickett8.6 mi SE
- Pyote9.6 mi S
- Thorntonville11.5 mi SE
- Kermit12.5 mi N
- Southwest Sandhill13.1 mi SE
- Barstow23.4 mi SW
- Grandfalls26.6 mi SE
- Coyanosa29.8 mi S
- Mentone30.4 mi W
- Jal, NM31.2 mi N
- Town of Pecos32.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Monahans
What county is Monahans in?
Monahans is in Winkler County, Texas.
What is the population of Monahans, TX?
7,836 people lived in Monahans at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Monahans, TX?
The ZIP code of Monahans is 79788.
What is the elevation of Monahans?
2,621 feet (799 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Monahans?
Wink (7.0 mi), Wickett (8.6 mi), Pyote (9.6 mi), Thorntonville (11.5 mi), Kermit (12.5 mi).
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