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 | 05:20:43 (29th August 2026) |
| Density | 93 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 6.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny 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
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
10 to 20 mph S
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitatio...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
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 |
Closest post offices linked to Ward.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Elkton Post Office | Elkton (SD) | 57026 |