What is the population of Ward?

The population of Ward, SD is 70.

Where is Ward located?

Ward, SD is located at latitude 44.1546900 and longitude -96.4603200. It is in United States.

What is the area of Ward?

The area of Ward, SD is 0.752634 km².

What is the elevation of Ward?

Ward, SD has an elevation of 535 meters (1755 feet) above sea level.

What time zone is Ward in?

Ward, SD is in the America/Chicago time zone.

What state is Ward in?

Ward is in the state of South Dakota, United States.

What county is Ward, SD in?

Ward is in Moody County, South Dakota.

How has the population of Ward changed?

The population of Ward, SD has decreased from 118 (1920) to 70 (2020), a change of -40.7%.

Ward, SD - Geographic Facts & Maps

Ward, South Dakota

Ward: town in South Dakota, United States of America.

About

Ward is a town located in the county of Moody in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Its population at the 2010 census was 66 and a population density of 88 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 70 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Ward

Population	70 (2020)
Country	United States of America
State	South Dakota (United States)
County	Moody County
Postal code	57026
Phone Area Codes	605
Area	0.75 km²
Latitude & Longitude	44.1547,-96.4603
Altitude	1,755 feet / 535 meters
Time Zone	UTC−06:00
Local time	13:11:13 (6th November 2026)
Density	93 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth	6.06% (2010-2020)
Weather	30℉ Cloudy 7-days weather

Geography

Ward is located at 44°9'17"N 96°27'37"W (44.1546900, -96.4603200).

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Weather

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Cloudy, with a low around 30. North northeast wind 0 to 10 mph.

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Demographics

The population of Ward increased by 6.06% in 10 years.

Year	Population	% Change	Method
1920	118	-	census
1930	90	-23.73%	census
1940	84	-6.67%	census
1950	96	14.29%	census
1960	74	-22.92%	census
1970	57	-22.97%	census
1980	43	-24.56%	census
1990	35	-18.6%	census
2000	41	17.14%	census
2010	66	60.98%	census
2011	66	0%	estimation process
2012	65	-1.52%	estimation process
2013	65	0%	estimation process
2014	67	3.08%	estimation process
2015	67	0%	estimation process
2016	67	0%	estimation process
2017	67	0%	estimation process
2018	67	0%	estimation process
2019	67	0%	estimation process
2020	70	4.48%	estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Ward, SD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code	Name	City	ZIP
219356	South Dakota State University	Brookings (SD)	57007-1898

Nearby Post Offices

Closest post offices linked to Ward.

Post Office Name	City	ZIP
Elkton Post Office	Elkton (SD)	57026