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Ward

County:
Lincoln County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.291
State:
South Dakota

Ward is a town located in Lincoln County, South Dakota. Ward has a 2026 population of 46. Ward is currently growing at a rate of 4.55% annually and its population has increased by 39.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 33 in 2020.

The median household income in Ward is $76,875 with a poverty rate of 0%. The median age in Ward is 31.7 years: 28.8 years for males, and 44 years for females. For every 100 females there are 85.7 males.

46
Total Population
158
Density (mi²)
2 4.55%
Growth

Ward Population

Ward Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264624.55%
20254424.76%
20244200%
202342410.53%
202238515.15%
20213300%
20203300%
20195211.96%
20185100%
201751-1-1.92%
20165211.96%
20155124.08%
20144924.26%
201347-1-2.08%
20124800%
20114800%
20105024.17%

Median Age

Overall: 31.7 years
Female: 44 years
Male: 28.8 years

Ward Adults

There are 43 adults, (2 of whom are seniors) in Ward.

Sex Ratio

Female: 28 (53.8%)
Male: 24 (46.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Ward includes 100% White, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White52100%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White52100%

Ward Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Ward 's average per capita income is $31,563. Household income levels show a median of $76,875. The poverty rate stands at 0%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$85,833$74,759
Married Families$85,833-
Households$76,875$69,777
Non Families--

$31,563

Average Income

$76,875

Median Household Income

0%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)