City · Arkansas
Ward, Arkansas
Ward, city, in Lonoke County, Arkansas. Ward had 7,258 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 18.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,052 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,573 (±33). GEOID 0573130.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,258
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,052 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,573 ±33
Median household income
$72,734
±$11,418 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$189,100
±$9,576 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,202
±$239 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Ward and what county is it in?
Ward is a city in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It covers 4.5 square miles of land, 1,337 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ward is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ward, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,258 people lived in Ward on July 1, 2025, up 18.3% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 6,052 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,573 (±33).
| Measure | Ward | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,573 ±33 | 75,272 | +1,513 |
| Households | 2,306 ±271 | 28,554 | +603 |
| Average household size | 2.85 ±0.33 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,590 ±311 | 30,884 | +750 |
Ward's population since 2000
From 2,580 in 2000 to 7,258 in 2025: up 181.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ward as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ward?
The median resident of Ward is 30.2 years old; 28.9% are under 18 and 7.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 80.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.1%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ward | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.2 ±1.6 | 37.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.9% ±5.6 pts | 24.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 7.8% ±2.4 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Male | 54.8% ±3.5 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.1% ±3.9 pts | 5.4% | +5.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 80.6% ±6.7 pts | 83.0% | −8.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±2.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±2.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.5% ±2.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±3.1 pts | 11.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±4.5 pts | 15.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2% ±3.1 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7% ±5.2 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.1% ±6.1 pts | 22.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.1% ±4.0 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.0% ±5.3 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ward earn?
Half of Ward's 2,306 households earn less than $72,734 a year (±$11,418), against $72,828 in Lonoke County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $73,757 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ward | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,734 ±$11,418 | $72,828 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,063 ±$7,323 | $91,277 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,305 ±$3,577 | $35,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1% ±6.7 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.0% ±15.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5% ±5.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% ±1.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±3.2 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ward?
Owners occupy 69.0% of Ward's occupied homes and renters 31.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $189,100 by its owner (±$9,576). The median renter pays $1,202 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Ward | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $189,100 ±$9,576 | $193,600 | +$44,617 |
| Median gross rent | $1,202 ±$239 | $1,025 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.7% ±18.3 pts | 31.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,217 ±$55 | $1,380 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.0% ±9.3 pts | 75.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.0% ±9.3 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,590 ±311 | 30,884 | +750 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6% ±5.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.4% ±6.1 pts | 76.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.9% ±6.0 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.3% ±3.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 30.2% ±6.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3% ±3.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.8% ±3.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ward building?
Builders took permits for 97 new housing units in Ward in 2025 (91 in single-family houses), 13.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ward work and get to work?
75.0% of Ward's workers drive alone and 13.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.3%.
| Measure | Ward | Lonoke County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.3% ±6.8 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% ±3.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0% ±7.2 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.3% ±5.0 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.4% ±5.0 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min ±2.3 | 29.5 min | −6.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ward?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ward, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 201.02Lonoke County | 5,738 | $67,491 |
| Tract 201.03Lonoke County | 8,154 | $87,261 |
| Tract 201.05Lonoke County | 6,177 | $121,615 |
| Tract 201.06Lonoke County | 2,082 | $78,026 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ward) · Census block assignment files
How does Ward compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ward is the 3,982nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 55th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Ward ranks 36th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 55th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 14th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th | 197 |
| Median household income | 36th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 78th | 197 |
| Median home value | 49th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 16th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 142nd | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th | 189 |
| Median age | 188th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 64th | 197 |
| Work from home | 25th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 16th | 197 |
Ward's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Ward with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ward?
16 of the 57 figures for Ward on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ward are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ward.