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Ward, AR


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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):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 11%Ward Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Ward Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Ward, AR

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men25
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty37
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work66
Short Commute Times21
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime57
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