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Ward

South Dakota · 48 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Ward is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value is $9,999. Households here earn about 27% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
+17%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 141 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+19%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17324660751990201020202024Ward
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+147%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,453
+106%since 2000
from $12,367 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction27.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing15.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
23.5%
−76.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.2
−74%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(45)
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
25.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
−8%since 2000
from 27.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ward, South Dakota?

Ward, South Dakota has about 48 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ward, South Dakota earns about $58,750 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 $9,999.

How educated are people in Ward, South Dakota?

About 25.0% 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 13.3% 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 19 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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