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Ward

South Carolina · 124 residents (2025 est.) · 0.776 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 150 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $164,800. The poverty rate of 37.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
260
+136%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
335 / sq mi
+136%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
−11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:124 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
551181802423051990201020202024Ward
2024260
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,348
+49%since 2000
from $13,026 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.7%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−25%since 2010
from 0.490 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$922
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
60.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.1%
+48.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.2%(75)
Black31.8%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.1%(86)
Black59.2%(154)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)
Diversity Score66.9%(174)
Diversity Score
67
+23%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.8 min
+107%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.6%
−55.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2013
from 64.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ward, South Carolina?

Ward, South Carolina has about 260 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Ward, South Carolina expensive?

In Ward, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $164,800, and the typical rent is about $922 a month.

How educated are people in Ward, South Carolina?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ward, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ward, South Carolina?

About 37.7% of people in Ward, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ward, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Ward, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 95 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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