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Ward

South Dakota · 42 residents (2025 est.) · 0.291 sq mi
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Ward has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,875. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $151,300. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 586%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
+27%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
179 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
−5%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:42 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17324660751990201020202024Ward
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,875
+125%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,754
+149%since 2000
from $12,367 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.232
−37%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction24.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$151,300
+586%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+205%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ward on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+34.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−21%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
91.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 88.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−58.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2017
from 84.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ward, South Dakota?

Ward, South Dakota has about 52 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ward, South Dakota?

The typical household in Ward, South Dakota earns about $76,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ward, South Dakota expensive?

In Ward, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $151,300.

How educated are people in Ward, South Dakota?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ward, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ward, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Ward, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ward, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ward, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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

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