Demographics & People — Ward, Arkansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,367 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,100 |
| Median Age | 30.2 |
| Total Households | 2,108 |
| Family Households | 1,482 |
| Average Household Size | 3.02 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2524 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,654 |
| Black or African American | 199 |
| Asian | 116 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 614 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,305 |
| Other groups | 1,502 |
| English | 785 |
| Irish | 674 |
| German | 626 |
| American | 478 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 342 |
| Italian | 188 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 164 |
| Dutch | 95 |
Language
| English Only | 5,411 |
| Spanish | 231 |
| Population 5+ | 5,772 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 307 |
| Population 18+ | 4,205 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Ward, Arkansas.