Ward, South Carolina
Ward: Town in South Carolina, United States
About
Ward is a town located in the county of Saluda in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 91 and a population density of 45 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 91 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ward
| Population : | 91 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Saluda County |
| Postal code : | 29166 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 803 |
| Area : | 2.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 666 feet / 203 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:56:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 45 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ward is located at 33°51'28"N 81°43'47"W (33.8579100, -81.7298300).
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Demographics
The population of Ward increased by 0% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 91 | - | census |
| 2011 | 92 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 92 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 92 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 92 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 92 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 92 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 93 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 93 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 93 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 91 | -2.2% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,497 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,941 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -5.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,510 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,880 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.0% |
| White only, percent : | 61.8% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 22.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 11.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 7.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 59.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 463 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
Ward zip code is 29166.
County name: Saluda, County
fips: 45081
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $104,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $986 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $381 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $650 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,350 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 27.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.4% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,057 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 193,893 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,392 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $33,145 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $19,065 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,281 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 669 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 328 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 280 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 882 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 76 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,118 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 668.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.28 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $277,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,646 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $468 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,071 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,295 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.76 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 8,752 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,675 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 31,483 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 107,878 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,087 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.9 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $65,064 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,498 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 491 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 200 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 210 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 28 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 444 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 440 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,666.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.21 |
Schools in Ward
College & universities near Ward, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218645 | University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken (SC) | 29801 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ward, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
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- Ward , Arkansas township in Lonoke County, Arkansas with a population of 5,486 people.
- Ward , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania with a population of 172 people.
- Ward , Colorado town in Colorado, United States with a population of 168 people.
- Ward , South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 70 people.
Other cities in Saluda County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saluda County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saluda | 3,566 | Town in South Carolina |
| Ridge Spring | 738 | Human settlement in Saluda County, South Carolina, United States of America |
