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 |
| Altitude : | 1,755 feet / 535 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 17:41:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 93 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ward is located at 44°9'17"N 96°27'37"W (44.1546900, -96.4603200).
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Demographics
The population of Ward increased by 5.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1920 | 118 | - | census |
| 1930 | 90 | -31.11% | census |
| 1940 | 84 | -7.14% | census |
| 1950 | 96 | 12.5% | census |
| 1960 | 74 | -29.73% | census |
| 1970 | 57 | -29.82% | census |
| 1980 | 43 | -32.56% | census |
| 1990 | 35 | -22.86% | census |
| 2000 | 41 | 14.63% | census |
| 2010 | 66 | 37.88% | census |
| 2011 | 66 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 65 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 65 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 67 | 2.99% | 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 | 4.29% | estimation process |
Schools in Ward
College & universities near Ward, SD
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219356 | South Dakota State University | Brookings (SD) | 57007-1898 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- 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 Carolina town in South Carolina, United States with a population of 91 people.
Other cities in Moody County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Moody County , SD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Flandreau | 389 | City in South Dakota, United States of America |
| Trent | 226 | Human settlement in Moody County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Colman | 213 | City in Moody County, South Dakota, United States |
| Egan | 206 | Human settlement in Moody County, South Dakota, United States of America |
| Lone Tree | 13 | Township in Perkins County, South Dakota |
