Ward, AR
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Ward, Arkansas Summary
Life in Ward research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Ward over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ward:
The population in Ward is 6,149.
The median home value in Ward is $191,278.
The median income in Ward is $74,688.
The cost of living in Ward is 92 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ward is $1,096.
The unemployment rate in Ward is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Ward is 13.6%.
The average high in Ward is 72.2° and the average low is 51.7°.
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Ward, AR Crime Report
Crime in Ward summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ward. Key points include:
There were 175 total crimes in Ward in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ward is 2,643.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ward is 694.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ward is 1,948.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ward is 13.72% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Ward Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ward / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 175 | 2,643.1 | 3,285.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 46 | 694.8 | 671.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 10.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 2 | 30.2 | 52.0 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 41 | 619.2 | 535.8 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 129 | 1,948.3 | 2,613.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 35 | 528.6 | 523.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 87 | 1,314.0 | 1,828.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 105.7 | 261.8 | 282.7 |
Ward, AR Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Ward summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ward. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arkansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ward is 92 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ward is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Ward is $191,278.
The median income in Ward is $74,688.
Ward's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ward Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ward | Arkansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 79 | 85 | 100 | |
| Housing | 65 | 76 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 94 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 95 | 100 | |
Ward, AR Weather
The average high in Ward is 72.2° and the average low is 51.7°.
There are 68.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.9 inches of precipitation each year with 3.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ward |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Ward Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ward
The current population in Ward is 6,149. The population has increased 60.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,149 | 24.0% |
| 2021 | 4,957 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 4,799 | 4.1% |
| 2019 | 4,608 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 4,478 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 4,354 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 4,235 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 4,114 | 4.2% |
| 2014 | 3,948 | 3.0% |
| 2013 | 3,832 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ward
Ward is:
87.2% White with 5,365 White residents.
3.0% African American with 184 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 79 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 20 Other residents.
2.5% Two Or More with 155 Two Or More residents.
5.6% Hispanic with 342 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ward | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.2% | 69.7% | 58.9% |
| African American | 3.0% | 15.1% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 8.1% | 18.7% |
Gender in Ward
Ward is 51.0% female with 3,135 female residents.
Ward is 49.0% male with 3,014 male residents.
| Gender | Ward | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.4% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ward for adults over 25
2.0% of adults in Ward completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Ward completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Ward completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Ward completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Ward completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Ward completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Ward completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Ward completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Ward completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ward | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ward, Arkansas
5.7% of households in Ward earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Ward earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.5% of households in Ward earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Ward earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.2% of households in Ward earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.3% of households in Ward earn $50,000 to $74,999.
23.0% of households in Ward earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Ward earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Ward earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Ward earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ward | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.7% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.5% | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.2% | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.3% | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 23.0% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 5.6% | 11.4% |
