Wardsville, Missouri
Wardsville: Human settlement in Cole County, Missouri, United States of America
About
Wardsville is a city located in the county of Cole in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,506 and a population density of 168 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,570 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Wardsville
| Population : | 1,570 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Cole County |
| Postal code : | 65101 |
| Area : | 8.99 km2 |
| Altitude : | 781 feet / 238 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:43:02 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 175 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 4.08% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Wardsville is located at 38°29'20"N 92°10'28"W (38.4889200, -92.1743500).
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Demographics
The population of Wardsville increased by 4.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,506 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,517 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,519 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,528 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,533 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,540 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,542 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,547 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,552 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,560 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,570 | 0.64% | estimation process |
Schools in Wardsville
College & universities near Wardsville, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177940 | Lincoln University | Jefferson City (MO) | 65101 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Wardsville, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEF | Jefferson City | 101 Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| HEM | Hermann | Wharf & Gutenberg Sts. | RAIL |
| SED | Sedalia | 100 block of Main Street, through parking lot | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Wardsville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol View Station Post Office | Jefferson City (MO) | 65109 |
Other cities in Cole County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cole County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City | 42,708 | The capital of Missouri. |
| Marion | 2,164 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Saint Martins | 1,204 | City in Cole County, MO |
| Taos | 1,134 | City in Cole County, Missouri, United States |
| Russellville | 827 | City in Missouri, USA |
| Centertown | 288 | Village in Cole County, Missouri, United States |
| Saint Thomas | 273 | City in Cole County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Honey Creek | 217 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Lohman | 168 | City in Cole County, Missouri, United States |
| Eugene | 151 | Community in Missouri, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Wardsville distances to largest Missouri cities
