Ward, AR is a small town located in central Arkansas with a population of 5,943 people, and a population density of 1,325 people per square mile. The town has a rich history, and many local businesses such as Brown's Pharmacy and Spirit of the Hills Outfitters that offer goods and services for its residents. Throughout the year, there are outdoor activities to enjoy like fishing in Lake Nimrod State Park or hiking along the Ouachita Trail. Other organizations like the Ward Historical Society offer educational opportunities for locals to learn about the history of their town. For sports enthusiasts, Ward hosts The Ward High School Eagles who play football, basketball and other sports in their respective seasons.
The population in Ward is 5,943. There are 1,435 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ward is 27.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ward is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ward
- 56.6% are married
- 14.9% are divorced
- 34.3% are married with children
- 22.1% have children, but are single
Race in Ward
- 92.2% are White
- 1.6% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander