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Ward, SC
Town in Saluda County, South Carolina.
Population
260
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
335
ZIP codes
0
Ward and its ZIP codes
Ward at a glance
- Ward is 90% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Ward, SC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Saluda County. PPP loans are for Ward.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,010
4,537 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $6,517 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ward, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
327
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
36
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ward, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.5%
U.S. 33.3% +12.2 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Ward
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge SpringTown | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| JohnstonTown | 4.5 mi | 2.6 |
| MonettaTown | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| SaludaTown | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| TrentonTown | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Batesburg-LeesvilleTown | 12 mi | 8.2 |
| EdgefieldTown | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| SummitTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| GilbertTown | 20 mi | 2.7 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| Murphys EstatesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| WarrenvilleCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Fairview CrossroadsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.7 |
| AikenCity | 22 mi | 21.8 |
| GlovervilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.6 |
| BurnettownTown | 24 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ward, SC in?
- Ward is in Saluda County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Ward, SC?
- About 260 people live in Ward, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ward?
- Nearby places include Ridge Spring (4.1 mi), Johnston (4.5 mi), Monetta (7 mi), Saluda (10 mi), Trenton (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023