La Ward, Texas
La Ward: City in Jackson County, Texas, United States
About
La Ward is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 213 and a population density of 101 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 233 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about La Ward
| Population | 233 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Postal code | 77970 |
| Phone Area Codes | 361 |
| Area | 2.1 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 28.8439,-96.4641 |
| Altitude | 39 feet / 12 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 15:28:05 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 111 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 8.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 85℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
La Ward is located at 28°50'38"N 96°27'51"W (28.8438800, -96.4641400).
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Weather
85°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
10 to 15 mph S
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of La Ward increased by 8.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 213 | - | census |
| 2011 | 212 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 216 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 220 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 222 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 225 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 225 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 226 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 226 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 224 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 233 | 3.86% | estimation process |
La Ward zip code is 77970.
County name: Jackson, County
fips: 48239
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to La Ward, TX. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225502 | University of Houston-Victoria | Victoria (TX) | 77901 |
Closest post offices linked to La Ward.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Ward Post Office | La Ward (TX) | 77970 |