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labor market
The Monahans/Ward County workforce is a blend of skilled, semi-skilled and
unskilled labor. Our workforce is dedicated and loyal to employers.
employment in monahans
Your search for employment in Monahans should
begin here. For a complete listing of opportunities available with local
businesses
click here!
right to work state
Texas is a right to work state and unions represent a low percentage of its work
force. The civilian labor force of Monahans /Ward County is over 98% non-union
with expertise in shift-related work.
well-educated workforce
Monahans is proud of its well educated workforce.
Monahans Wickett Pyote Independent School
District students consistently score higher on the State TAKS test than the
state average. Over 18% of our residents over 25 years of age are college
graduates.
Enrollment at MWPISD for 2005 - 2006
Kindergarten - 182
Elementary - 839
Jr. High - 313
High School - 593
Number of Seniors: 126
Number of Seniors that passed TAKS on first attempt: 98
Average SAT score for graduating seniors: 1100
Average ACT score for graduating seniors: 21.9
45 graduating seniors received scholarships last year.
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Monahans Economic Development Corporation
303 S. Allen
PO Box 61
Monahans, Texas 79756
432.943.2062 |
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Workforce:
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Monahans is the county seat of ward county - we have room for your
business to grow and prosper here. we welcome your visit.
Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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City of Monahans |
6,821 |
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Ward County |
10,900 |
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Population w/in 55 miles |
250,000 (Ector & Midland Counties) |
Civilian Labor Force - Year Ending
December 2005
Source: Texas Labor Market Review
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Ward County |
4,312 |
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Winkler County (within 25 miles) |
3,016 |
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Ector County (within 40 miles) |
62,100 |
Unemployment Rates
Ward County
Source: Texas Labor Market Review
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Year Ending |
Ward County |
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2005 |
5.3% |
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2004 |
5.1% |
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2003 |
8.0% |
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2002 |
8.1% |
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2001 |
6.0% |
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2000 |
8.3% |
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1999 |
10.4% |
Ethnic diversity:
Monahans, Texas
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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White |
52.2% |
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Hispanic |
42.0% |
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Black |
4.6% |
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Other |
1.2% |
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this
page updated: 1/16/2006
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For additional information
please give us a call - 432.943.2062
or send us an
email.
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