Ward is a city located in Lonoke County Arkansas. Ward has a 2024 population of 7,088. Ward is currently growing at a rate of 3.63% annually and its population has increased by 16.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,095 in 2020.
The average household income in Ward is $78,322 with a poverty rate of 13.59%. The median age in Ward is 29.5 years: 27.8 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ward was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,659 | 92.03% |
| Black or African American | 206 | 3.35% |
| Two or more races | 171 | 2.78% |
| Asian | 89 | 1.45% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.33% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,072 | 2.97 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Married | 1,024 | 3.57 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Non Family | 524 | 1.36 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 455 | 3.36 | 31.9 | 68.1 |
| Male | 69 | 3.65 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.97
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 294 | 7.83% |
| Associates Degree | 444 | 11.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 329 | 8.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 330 | 8.78% |
| High School Graduate | 1,295 | 34.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70 | 1.86% |
| Some College | 995 | 26.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,256 | 2,892 | 599 |
| Hispanic | 179 | 179 | 49 |
| Black | 125 | 125 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 98 | 98 | 11 |
| Asian | 79 | 79 | 0 |
| Other Race | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 27.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,664 | $100,319 | $58,147 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,086 | $101,500 | $78,306 |
| High School Graduate | $29,460 | $45,778 | $27,898 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,169 | $47,219 | $34,799 |
| Some College | $42,083 | $44,824 | $33,602 |
$45,169
Average Earnings
$47,219
Average Male
$34,799
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.45% of Ward residents speak only English, while 2.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,365 | 547 | 10.2% |
| Hispanic | 332 | 204 | 61.45% |
| Multiple | 171 | 76 | 44.44% |
| Black | 206 | 23 | 11.17% |
13.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.08%
Male Poverty Rate
12.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ward is Hispanic, with 61.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ward is White, with 10.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 21.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.59% |
| Some College | 5.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 2.43% |
| Male Employed | 2.16% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,780 | $76,046 |
| Households | $74,688 | $78,322 |
| Married Families | $82,283 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,204 | $74,982 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
307
Number of Veterans
295
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 147 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Vietnam | 71 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 123 |
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 75+ | 45 |
| 18 to 34 | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 38 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 7.99% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 21.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64.3%
Born in Ward
98.52%
Native Born
1.48%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
1.3%
Naturalized
98.52% of Ward residents were born in the United States, with 64.3% having been born in Arkansas. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,329 | 248 | 3.07% |
| 2028 | 8,081 | 248 | 3.17% |
| 2027 | 7,833 | 249 | 3.28% |
| 2026 | 7,584 | 248 | 3.38% |
| 2025 | 7,336 | 248 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 7,088 | 248 | 3.63% |
| 2023 | 6,840 | 217 | 3.28% |
| 2022 | 6,623 | 276 | 4.35% |
| 2021 | 6,347 | 252 | 4.13% |
| 2020 | 6,095 | 743 | 13.88% |
| 2019 | 5,352 | 146 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 5,206 | 165 | 3.27% |
| 2017 | 5,041 | 164 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 4,877 | 159 | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 4,718 | 96 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 4,622 | 151 | 3.38% |
| 2013 | 4,471 | 85 | 1.94% |
| 2012 | 4,386 | 107 | 2.5% |
| 2011 | 4,279 | 182 | 4.44% |
| 2010 | 4,097 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,580 | -5,749 | -69.02% |