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Ward, AR
City in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
Population
6,573
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,452
ZIP codes
0
Ward and its ZIP codes
Ward at a glance
- Ward is about 25 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 58th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $72,734 a year, 20% more than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,100 and median rent is $1,202 a month.
Local data for Ward, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ward, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,734
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$189,100
Median rent
$1,202/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
30.2
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (569), German Americans (474), Puerto Ricans (182).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lonoke County. PPP loans are for Ward.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,651
15,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,746
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$574M
FY 2026, $7,762 per person
How people get to work
Ward, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ward, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
180
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 28°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ward, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
8.3%
U.S. 12.1% -3.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities near Ward
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AustinCity | 1.4 mi | 3.1 |
| CabotCity | 3.9 mi | 20.8 |
| BeebeCity | 5.6 mi | 10.1 |
| El PasoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| McRaeCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| JacksonvilleCity | 13 mi | 28.7 |
| FloydCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| GarnerTown | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| ViloniaCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| LonokeCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| GibsonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| Mount VernonTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| SherwoodCity | 18 mi | 20.8 |
| HigginsonTown | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| EnolaTown | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| CarlisleCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ward, AR in?
- Ward is in Lonoke County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Ward, AR?
- About 6,573 people live in Ward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ward?
- Nearby places include Austin (1.4 mi), Cabot (3.9 mi), Beebe (5.6 mi), El Paso (10 mi), McRae (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023