Ward, AR

Ward, Arkansas

Ward, Arkansas, in Lonoke county, is 25 miles NE of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 107 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Little Rock - North Little Rock metropolitan area. Ward contains a population of approximately 2,580.

The People and Families of Ward

In Ward, about 65% of adults are married. Ward has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ward had a median family income of $34,702.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Ward favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Ward Housing

Ward has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 66% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Ward, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ward strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 11%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Ward, AR

Comparing Ward to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Ward Almanac

Ward Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Ward Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Ward residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Ward, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Ward Colleges

(List of All Arkansas Colleges)

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